Retired judge Emily E. Vasquez, now a mediator and arbitrator, shares with disputing parties the insight she gained from presiding over nearly 400 jury trials during her two decades on the Sacramento County Superior Court.
"When you've seen as many trials as I have, I can honestly say that there are no slam-dunk winners in litigation," Vasquez said. "I have seen some cases that can be won by an attorney, and some cases will be lost by every attorney.... (continued)