A Discussion with Justice Sonenshine

Raising the OC Bar

Enjoy an engaging conversation with Justice Sheila Sonenshine, retired Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal and current mediator at JAMS. From her roots in Montana and Las Vegas, to her pioneering career in law, Justice Sonenshine shares her journey, challenges, and triumphs. Discover her insights on overcoming gender bias, balancing career and parenthood, and her influential roles in the Orange County legal community. Tune in for a candid exploration of her remarkable career and thoughts on the evolving legal landscape.

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1. A Discussion with Justice Sonenshine (00:00:00)

2. Justice Sonenshine's introduction and background (00:00:48)

3. An early interest in the law and boarding school (00:09:40)

4. College at Brandeis University and UCLA (00:15:36)

5. Law School Loyola (00:19:49)

6. First job in the legal aid sector (00:24:11)

7. Challenges as a new mother entering the practice (00:29:45)

8. Starting a firm and building a successful practice (00:33:17)

9. Gender based challenges in the practice of law (00:38:40)

10. What has or hasn't changed over the years (00:44:28)

11. Balancing parenthood and the practice of law (00:50:26)

12. Appointment to the Orange County Superior Bench (00:53:16)

13. Elevation to the newly created Division 3 of the 4th District Court of Appeal (00:56:19)

14. Court of Appeal opinions (00:58:35)

15. Involvement with the OCBA and Gender Equity Committee (01:07:45)

16. OCBA's Franklin G. West Award and involvement with the ADL (01:11:01)

17. The Sonenshine Reception (01:13:20)

18. Letter from Sargent Shriver (01:18:33)