Linda M. Gemello

Judicial Positions:

• Associate Justice, First District Court of Appeal, Division Five (January 2002 to present)
• Judge of the Superior Court, San Mateo County (elected, 1996- 2001)
  Assignments included: civil and criminal trials, law and motion, complex litigation; Chair Personnel Committee; Chair Complex Litigation Committee

Professional Experience:

• Partner, Corey, Luzaich, Gemello, Manos & Pliska (1984-1996)
• Associate, Corey, Orton, & Luzaich (1980-1984)
• Instructor, Santa Clara University English Department (1970-71, 1975)
• Teacher, Los Altos High School English Department (1967-1970)

Education:

• J. D., 1979, Santa Clara University
• M. A. in English, 1971, Santa Clara University
• B. A. in English, 1966, Santa Clara University

Community Involvement:

• Co-chair, Community Strategic Planning Committee for the Courts (conducted a series of public forums listening to/and acting on public concerns about the justice system)
• Board of Directors, Jesuit Volunteer Corps Southwest (places college graduate volunteers in social service programs for one year in partnership with AmericaCorps)
• Chair, Board of Directors, Marian Wright Edelman Institute for the Study of Children, Youth and Families, San Francisco State University (programs include San Francisco Head Start Program)
• Soroptimist International of Millbrae-San Bruno
  Women of Distinction Award for contributions to the community
• San Mateo Union High School District GATE Mentor
• President, St. Dunstan School Board
• President, St. Dunstan Women's Club
• Constitutional Rights Foundation High School Mock Trials county organizer
• Girls' Commissioner and Coach, American Youth Soccer Association

Professional Activities and Awards:

• President, San Mateo County Bar Association
  Eleanor Falvey Award for Women in Leadership
• President, San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association
  Trial Judge of the Year 2000
• President, North San Mateo County Bar Association
• Legal Aid Society Honoree for Leadership in Providing Legal Services to Low Income Citizens
• Faculty, Stanford Law School Advocacy Skills Program (1994-present)
• State Bar of California
  Appointed to Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission
• Member, California Judges Association
• Member, California Women Lawyers

Personal Data:

Birthdate May 16, 1945. Married, two children.