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Feb. 5, 2013

Laura Taylor

Bankruptcy Judge Laura Taylor relishes complex cases and the chance to clear up problems.

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Laura Taylor

Laura S. Taylor

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California

Career Highlights: Appointed U.S. bankruptcy judge, Southern District of California, 2008, and reappointed 2021, chief judge, 2012-19; judge, 9th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, 2012-22, chief judge, 2019-22; partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, San Diego, 1998-2007; pro bono lawyer, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program's Special Education Project, 1995-98; partner, associate, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, San Diego, 1983-95

Law School: Duke University Law School
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By Pat Broderick

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN DIEGO - When she was a lawyer, Laura S. Taylor always considered herself a problem solver.

Now, as chief judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California, Taylor said she still strives to help the parties come together.

"Ultimately, you've got to make a decision," she added, "but you're always on the lookout for what is going to bring a consensus.&qu... (continued)

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