Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2026

• Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court · 2015–2026
• Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California · 2007–2015
• Counsel, O’Melveny and Myers · 2003–2007
• Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2002–2003
• Law Clerk, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California · 2001–2002
• Staff Attorney, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · 1998–2001

• Glick v. City of Los Angeles (opens in a new tab)

  Jul 30, 2026 · Reversed in part

  Reversed a new trial order that capped jury damages for ordinary emotional distress.

• In re Marriage of Martinez and Camou (opens in a new tab)

  Jul 9, 2026 · Affirmed

  Held divorcing parties must promptly ask for one judge to try all parts of a split trial.

• Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 2.19.2026 (opens in a new tab)
•  · Stephen Goorvitch | Second Appellate District (opens in a new tab)

Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2026

• Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court · 2015–2026
• Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California · 2007–2015
• Counsel, O’Melveny and Myers · 2003–2007
• Law Clerk, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 2002–2003
• Law Clerk, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California · 2001–2002
• Staff Attorney, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · 1998–2001

• Glick v. City of Los Angeles (opens in a new tab)

  Jul 30, 2026 · Reversed in part

  Reversed a new trial order that capped jury damages for ordinary emotional distress.

• In re Marriage of Martinez and Camou (opens in a new tab)

  Jul 9, 2026 · Affirmed

  Held divorcing parties must promptly ask for one judge to try all parts of a split trial.

• Governor Newsom announces judicial appointments 2.19.2026 (opens in a new tab)
•  · Stephen Goorvitch | Second Appellate District (opens in a new tab)