Hon. Robert Wenke (Ret.)

T: 310.203.8200
F: 310.203.8211

EDUCATION:

University of Nebraska, College of Law (Order of the Coif; Law Review)
University of Nebraska

JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE:

(1966-1986) Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court
(1979) Supervising Judge, South District
(1977) Appellate Department
(1975-1976) Presiding Judge
(1973-1974) Assistant Presiding Judge
(1972) Supervising Judge of the Law and Discovery Departments
(1971-1972) Judge, Writs & Receivers
(1969-1970) Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court
(1965-1966) Judge, Long Beach Municipal Court

LEGAL CAREER:

(1951-1965) Private Practice, Long Beach, California
(1959-1960) Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senate

ADR EXPERIENCE:

(1986-present) Full-time Arbitrator, Discovery Referee, Private Judge and Mediator

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Commercial/Business, Employment, Complex Litigation, Elder Care, Health Care, Insurance, Personal Injury, Professional Liability/Malpractice, and Real Estate.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS:

(1986-2002) Whittier College School of Law, Board of Visitors
(1975-1979) Director, American Judicature Society
(1978-1982) Member, University of Southern California Law Center, Board of Visitors
(1976-1982) Director, National Center for State Courts
(1975-1976) Member, California Judicial Council
(1973) Member, Anglo-American Law Exchange

PUBLICATIONS:

Books: Making and Meeting Objections I and II; Marital Settlement Agreement Formbook, The Art of Selecting a Jury; and The Art of Negotiation for Lawyers

AVAILABLE:

Southern California

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