Association of African American California Judicial Officers, Inc.
AAACJO's Midyear Meeting

AAACJO met in beautiful Monterey, California for its Midyear meeting on March 9, 2018. Justice William J. Murray, Jr. joined the organization at the meeting. As the minutes will reflect, the President’s report and committee reports were given. These reports demonstrate how, in a very short period of time, the organization has become an active and vital statewide force. Bylaws will be redistributed by email with the modifications discussed at the meeting for a vote in April. After a very productive discussion at the meeting, AAACJO has taken a position in support of the four (4) judicial officers who are being challenged in San Francisco, and issued a Press Release accordingly. (See Press Release below.) We encourage each member to support all of our colleagues who have been challenged.
AAACJO Officers (left to right): Hon. Kimberly E. Parker (Member at Large); Hon. Carla L. Garrett (Secretary); Hon. Victor L. Wright (Member at Large); Bobbi Tillmon (President); Hon. Anita Santos (Vice-President); and Hon. Huey Cotton (Treasurer) (not pictured).
(From left to right): Hon. William Murray, Jr.; Hon. Kimberly E. Parker; Hon. Carla L. Garrett; Hon. Michael D. Carter; Hon. Victor L. Wright; Hon. Bobbi Tillmon; Hon. Anita Santos; Hon. Lia Martin; Hon. Kelvin C. Brazile; Hon. David Cunningham, III; and Hon. Eric Taylor
(Kneeling): Hon. Kelvin D. Filer and Hon. Allen J. Webster, Jr.
AAACJO Takes a Stand to Denounce Threats
to the Independence of the Judiciary!

Press Release
March 9, 2018

The Association of African American California Judicial Officers (AAACJO) endorses the four exceptionally well-qualified judges in San Francisco. We strongly denounce any political and partisan attacks which threaten the independence of the judiciary.
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye's
Address to the Joint Session
of the California Legislature

As Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye took the podium on March 19, 2018 in the Assembly Chamber, she was warmly received with a standing ovation by the legislators, associate justices and guests. Her remarks included comments regarding the budget, the futures commission and our branch partnership with the legislature. AAACJO members were able to interface with our state legislators and enjoyed speaking with Associate Justice Leondra Kruger.
(From left to right): Justice William Murray, Alexis Stanley (Judge Thompson’s daughter), Judge Yvette Roland, Associate Justice Leondra Kruger, Judge Bobbi Tillmon, Judge Trina Thompson and Judge Michael Carter
Association of African American California Judicial Officers, Inc.