Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2022

• Judge, Orange County Superior Court · 2014–2022
• President, California Judges Association · 2020–2021
• Partner, Sedgwick LLP · 2002–2014
• Associate, Sedgwick Detert Moran and Arnold LLP · 1995–2001
• Associate, Bodkin McCarthy Sargent and Smith · 1992–1995

• Damak v. Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

  Jul 8, 2026 · Petition granted

  Granted in part a petition, holding the trial court erred in denying monetary sanctions outright.

• Taduran v. James R. Glidewell, Dental Ceramics, Inc. (opens in a new tab)

  May 26, 2026 · Affirmed

  Upheld a judgment, holding the Labor Code sets no method for reducing a maximum civil penalty.

• Guardian Storage Centers, LLC v. Simpson (opens in a new tab)

  Mar 24, 2026 · Reversed

  Reversed orders denying disqualification of a law firm and ordered the trial court to reconsider.

• Governor Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments 8.8.22 | Governor of California (opens in a new tab)
•  · Confirmation Hearing: Judge Thomas Delaney for Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three (Santa Ana). | California Courts Newsroom (opens in a new tab)
•  · Thomas A. Delaney | Fourth Appellate District | District Courts of Appeal (opens in a new tab)

Gov. Gavin Newsom (Democratic), 2022

• Judge, Orange County Superior Court · 2014–2022
• President, California Judges Association · 2020–2021
• Partner, Sedgwick LLP · 2002–2014
• Associate, Sedgwick Detert Moran and Arnold LLP · 1995–2001
• Associate, Bodkin McCarthy Sargent and Smith · 1992–1995

• Damak v. Superior Court (opens in a new tab)

  Jul 8, 2026 · Petition granted

  Granted in part a petition, holding the trial court erred in denying monetary sanctions outright.

• Taduran v. James R. Glidewell, Dental Ceramics, Inc. (opens in a new tab)

  May 26, 2026 · Affirmed

  Upheld a judgment, holding the Labor Code sets no method for reducing a maximum civil penalty.

• Guardian Storage Centers, LLC v. Simpson (opens in a new tab)

  Mar 24, 2026 · Reversed

  Reversed orders denying disqualification of a law firm and ordered the trial court to reconsider.

• Governor Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments 8.8.22 | Governor of California (opens in a new tab)
•  · Confirmation Hearing: Judge Thomas Delaney for Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Three (Santa Ana). | California Courts Newsroom (opens in a new tab)
•  · Thomas A. Delaney | Fourth Appellate District | District Courts of Appeal (opens in a new tab)