Laurie D. Zelon

Associate Justice Laurie D. Zelon has served on the California Court of Appeal since 2003. She is a past President of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and has held numerous other positions in the American Bar Association. She has written articles, received several awards, and is active in several statewide judicial committees. Justice Zelon is married and the mother of two sons, and enjoys outdoor activities, reading, and music in her spare time.

Laurie D. Zelon Associate Justice, Division Seven September 25, 2003 to August 31, 2020 Born in Durham, North Carolina EDUCATION J.D. – Harvard Law School, 1977 B.A. – Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1974 State Bar Admission: December 1977 JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE Associate Justice, California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division 7, September 25, 2003 – August 31, 2020, Appointed by Gov. Gray Davis Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court, 2000 – 2003, Appointed by Gov. Gray Davis PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND Partner, Morrison & Foerster, 1991 - 2000 Private Practice, 1977 – 2000 AWARDS  2010: Benjamin Aranda Access to Justice Award  2009: Shattuck-Price Outstanding Attorney Award  2000: Inaugural Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award, Pro Bono Institute of Washington, D.C.  2000: Loren Miller Legal Services Award, State Bar of California  1999: Charles Dorsey Award, National Legal