Celebrating the Historic Leadership of the Judicial Bench

Join us for an inspiring conversation and leadership at LLBA’s Table Talk with the women leading the Criminal Judicial Bench in Los Angeles.
About this Event

Join us for an inspiring evening of conversation and leadership at LLBA’s Table Talk with the women leading the Criminal Judicial Bench in Los Angeles.

For the first time in Los Angeles County history, three women bench officers who are women of color are leading the Criminal Division — reflecting a powerful and evolving moment for representation, leadership, and the future of the judiciary in Los Angeles.

June 17, 2026
5:45 PM

Reed Smith LLP
515 S. Flower Street, Suite 4300
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Hosted by the Latina Lawyers Bar Association in partnership with:

• Asian Pacific American Women Lawyers Alliance
• Hispanic National Bar Association
• Korean Community Lawyers Association
• Mexican American Bar Association
• Philippine American Bar Association
• Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association
• Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

Event Sponsor: Reed Smith LLP

Moderator: Cristina Hwang, President-Elect, LLBA & Associate General Counsel at Hanmi Bank

Featuring:

• Judge Yvette Verastegui — First Latina Supervising Judge of the Criminal Division
• Judge Jana Seng — First Cambodian American Assistant Supervising Judge of the Criminal Division
• Judge Olivia Rosales — Assistant Supervising Judge of the Criminal Division

Join us for a meaningful discussion on leadership, representation, mentorship, and the evolving future of the courts.

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