The Inaugural Forum on Achieving Equal Justice for All in the 21st Century will provide both a historical context for current discussions around race in the justice system as well as a framework for understanding the current role that judges and lawyers can play in achieving justice for all in the 21st century—including justice for historically marginalized groups in particular. This context and framework will enhance our understanding of the matters that come before us, improve our decisionmaking in those matters, and, as a result, promote both the integrity of and public confidence in our judicial system.
The Forum will kick off in the morning with a panel of accomplished jurists and will close with Isabel Wilkerson’s keynote address and a moderated Q & A. CJA is proud to have partnered with the California Lawyers Association (CLA) to sponsor the keynote address.

Bree Buchanan, J.D., M.S.F. and President, Institute for Well-Being in Law, is one of the leading authors of a 2019 report, Stress and Resiliency in the U.S. Judiciary. Ms. Buchanan will discuss the research of the largest national survey of judges on stress and wellness which identifies sources of stress by judicial setting and the impact of stress on aspects of well-being and review the recommendations for individual judges, presiding judges, judicial educators and membership associations like the California Judges Association about how to promote health and happiness.

• May 3: Chief's Welcome Recording and Desk Yoga with Judge Clare Maier
• May 4: Webinar on Nutrition and Wellness featuring Dr. Uma Naidoo
• May 5: Dealing with Trauma: Article from Judge Clark and Compassion Meditation
• May 6: How we Unwind: Highlighting CJA Members and Their Extracurricular Activities and Talents
• May 7: FriYAY Celebration