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As part of its commitment to ensure a skilled and independent judiciary, The Bar Association of San Francisco hosted a forum on April 17 featuring the three candidates running for the San Francisco Superior Court, Seat 12, in the June 3 primary election.

The candidates are: Attorney Mary Mallen; Judge Thomas Mellon, Jr. , San Francisco Superior Court; and
San Francisco Supervisor Gerardo Sandoval.

The forum was moderated by Dean Frederic White, Golden Gate University School of Law.

Panel Introduction: James Donato, BASF President

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Moderator Introduction: Dean Frederic White, Golden Gate School of Law

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Question 1: Describe your professional experience that qualifies you for this position. Please specifically address your experience in criminal and civil matters and appeals, supervising trials and appellant attorneys and other things.

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Question 2: Describe the personal experience and community service that qualifies you for this position.

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Question 3: Describe the nature and extent of your involvement in community affairs other than those associated with the legal profession.

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Question 4: If you could change any processes at the court in response to the public’s needs what would they be?

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Question 5: Are you now or have you ever been since your graduation from law school a member of any finer club or organization that discriminates on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis. If so, please identify the group.

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Question 6: If you could be your favorite judge or justice in all of history who would you be?

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3 Minutes Closing Statements by each Candidate

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