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May 8, 2026

Women attorneys stress mentorship and civility at defense counsel seminar

During a luncheon at the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel's annual seminar, women attorneys and mediators spoke candidly about courtroom bias, mentorship, civility and the importance of supporting women across the legal profession.

Issues of mentorship, professionalism and gender bias took center stage during the "Supporting Women Luncheon" Thursday at the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel's 65th Annual Seminar at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.

The discussion was moderated by Lindsay F. Bradley, partner at  Lagasse Branch Bell + Kinkead LLP and vice president of the organization. Panelists included Superior Court Judge Jessica C. Kronstadt, Debor...

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