The Appellate Law Section works to improve the practice of law in state and federal appellate courts. The section works with the courts to establish procedures that are clear, fair, and efficient. The section also provides educational programs for both appellate specialists and other lawyers to improve the quality of practice in appellate courts.
Leadership

Michelene Insalaco
Sucherman & Insalaco
Chair

Josephine Petrick
Norton Law
Vice Chair

Michael Von Loewenfeldt
Wagstaffe, Von Loewenfeldt, Busch & Radwick
Immediate Past Chair


Executive Committee
Elizabeth Holt Andrews
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders
David C. Casarrubias-González
Hanson Bridgett
Ben Feuer
California Appellate Law Group
Veronica Francis
First District Court of Appeal
Brian Goldman
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
Paul Killion
Duane Morris
Josh Klein
Office of Solicitor General - California Department of Justice
Aileen McGrath
Morrison & Foerster
Shandyn H. Pierce
Hanson Bridgett
Ryan Tacorda
First District Court of Appeal
Kelly Woodruff
Complex Appellate Litigation Group
Advisory Board
Hon. Victor Rodríguez
California Court of Appeal
Contact cle@sfbar.org for more information.