Biography

Education

• AB, Stanford University, 1971
• JD, Harvard Law School, 1974

Employment

• Private practice of law, San Jose, California 1974—1978
• Directing Attorney, Mental Health Advocacy Project, 1978—1981
• Judge, Santa Clara County Municipal Court, 1981—1986
• Judge, Santa Clara Superior Court, 1986—1998
• Judge, United States District Court, Northern District of California, 1998—Present

Professional Affiliations

• Member, California Judges Association
• Executive Board, 1988—1991
• Vice-President, 1991
• Member, Federal Judges Association

Courses

• The Psychology of Litigation: Practical and Ethical Implications for Lawyers

In the News

• Political Winds Buffet Bench
  The Recorder, August 27, 2008
• EFF Suit Over 'Dancing Toddler' DMCA Notice Goes Forward
  Law.com, August 21, 2008
• Coming Soon: Feedback For Federal Bench
  The Recorder, August 14, 2008
• Fogel Tough in First Economic Espionage Sentence
  The Recorder, June 19, 2008

Courses & Programs

Courses

• Psychology of Litigation: Practical and Ethical Implications