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Civil Justice Gavel

Civil Justice Gavel

CJAC's Annual Award for Leadership on Civil Justice Issues

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About the Award

The Civil Justice Gavel is awarded annually to one Democrat and one Republican legislator who display extraordinary leadership in promoting fairness and balance in California’s civil justice system.

Factors considered include the legislator’s voting record on bills that impact California’s legal climate, including opposition to policies that expand harmful private rights of action and excessive litigation, and other leadership on civil justice reform in the Legislature and communities.

2023 Award Recipients

 

Press Release

Sen. Jones and Asm. Grayson Receive 2023 Civil Justice Gavels

Senator Jones and Assemblymember Grayson Recognized as Champions of Legal Reform

Civil Justice Association of California Announces 2023 Civil Justice Gavel Award Recipients

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (February 22, 2023)—The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) is pleased to announce that Senator Brian Jones (R-40) and Assemblymember Tim Grayson (D-15) are this year’s Civil Justice Gavel recipients.

Each year, CJAC awards the Civil Justice Gavel to one Democrat and one Republican legislator who display extraordinary leadership in promoting a fair, balanced civil justice system in California.

Press Release

Sen. Hurtado and Asm. Nguyen Receive 2022 Civil Justice Gavels

March 16, 2022

Senator Hurtado and Assemblymember Nguyen Recognized as Champions of Legal Reform

Civil Justice Association of California Announces 2022 “Civil Justice Gavel” Recipients

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 16, 2022)— The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) is pleased to announce that Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-14) and Assemblymember Janet Nguyen (R-72) are this year’s Civil Justice Gavel recipients.

Press Release

Asms. B. Rubio and Choi Receive 2021 Civil Justice Gavels

June 14, 2021

Two Assemblymembers Recognized as Champions of Legal Reform

Civil Justice Association of California Announces 2021 “Civil Justice Gavel” Award Recipients

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 14, 2021)—The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) is pleased to announce that it has selected Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-48) and Assemblymember Steven Choi (R-68) to receive the 2021 Civil Justice Gavel award.

Press Release

Civil Justice Association of California awards “Civil Justice Gavel” to Senators Chang and Glazer

July 29, 2020

Civil Justice Association of California awards “Civil Justice Gavel” to Senators Chang and Glazer
Senators recognized as legislative champions of legal reform

Sacramento, Calif., July 29, 2020 – The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC), on behalf of its board and membership, is pleased to present the first annual Civil Justice Gavel Award to Senators Ling Ling Chang (R – Diamond Bar) and Steven Glazer (D – Orinda).

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