Featured speakers include California Attorney General Bill Lockyer, ABC News and Nightline Executive Producer Tom Bettag, and court leaders including Administrative Director of the Courts William C. Vickrey. Participants will hear how Mr. Azim Khamisa and Mr. Plez Felix, one whose son was murdered and the other whose grandson was the perpetrator, were drawn together to work on the prevention of youth violence. The 27-member Judicial Council is the policymaking body of the California courts, the largest court system in the nation. Under the leadership of the Chief Justice George and in accordance with the California Constitution, the council is responsible for ensuring the consistent, independent, impartial, and accessible administration of justice. The Administrative Office of the Courts, headed by Administrative Director Vickrey, carries out the official actions of the Judicial Council and advances leadership and excellence in California court administration.
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