Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago

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Award Ceremony Opening Remarks by Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero (0:00)

Justice Brad Hill’s introduction to the Aranda Access to Justice Award and Distinguished Service Award recipients (2:43)
Introduction to Honoree Judge Samantha Jessner (4:14)
Tribute Video (6:08)
Presentation of Award (9:46)
Remarks from Judge Jessner (12:45)

Introduction to Honoree Judge Bruce Chan (26:30)
Tribute Video (27:55)
Presentation of Award (31:24)
Remarks from Judge Chan (36:08)

Introduction to Honoree Rebecca Fleming (48:16)
Tribute Video (49:51)
Presentation of Award (53:42)
Remarks from Rebecca Fleming (57:34)

Introduction to Honoree Judge Jonathan Conklin (1:04:31)
Tribute Video (1:07:02)
Presentation of Award (1:10:46)
Remarks from Judge Conklin (1:18:35)

Introduction to Honoree Justice Arthur Gilbert (1:26:43)
Tribute Video (1:29:34)
Presentation of Award (1:33:32)
Remarks from Justice Gilbert (1:41:57)


Each year, the Distinguished Service Award recognizes people and organizations for their extraordinary leadership and contributions to the administration of justice in California. Learn more about the award: courts.ca.gov/distinguished-service-awards
Learn more about the honorees and their work: newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/judicial-council-announces-2025-distinguished-service-award-recipients
See past Distinguished Service Award honorees: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJZN17NOuDI5N_x_46khhRiYlBm9tHtOD