Civil Justice Gavel
Civil Justice Association of California Announces 2026 “Civil Justice Gavel” Recipients
Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris and Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares Recognized as Leaders in Legal Reform
Media Contact:
Nick Mirman
nick@cmpublicaffairs.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (February 26, 2026) — Today, the Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) announced that Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) and Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) have been named the recipients of the Civil Justice Gavel.
CJAC awards the Civil Justice Gavel to one Democrat and one Republican legislator each year. Award recipients have displayed exceptional leadership in promoting a fair, balanced civil justice system in California.
Civil Justice Association of California Announces 2025 “Civil Justice Gavel” Recipients
Assemblymembers Blanca Pacheco and Diane Dixon Recognized as Leaders in Legal Reform
Media Contact:
Nick Mirman
nick@cmpublicaffairs.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (March 10, 2025) — Today, the Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) announced that Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco (D-Downey) and Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) have been named the recipients of the Civil Justice Gavel.
CJAC awards the Civil Justice Gavel to one Democrat and one Republican legislator each year. Award recipients have displayed exceptional leadership in promoting a fair, balanced civil justice system in California.
Civil Justice Association of California Announces 2024 “Civil Justice Gavel” Recipients
Senator Anna Caballero and Senator Roger Niello Recognized as Leaders in Legal Reform
Media Contact:
press@cjac.org
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (February 12, 2024) — The Civil Justice Association of California (CJAC) is pleased to announce that Senator Roger Niello (R-6) and Senator Anna Caballero (D-14) 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 exceptional leadership in promoting a fair, balanced civil justice system in California.
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.