Los Angeles Superior (Van Nuys)
Career Highlights: Joined ADR Services, February 2024. Elected to Los Angeles County Superior Court, 2002, retired February 2024; judge, State Bar Court, 2000-02; associate, Castle & Associates, Los Angeles, 1997-2000; sole practitioner, Encino, 1993-97; associate, Frederick Wentzel & Associates (now defunct), 1991-93; associate, Meyers & McConnell, Los Angeles, 1989-91; associate, Howard Hom, Los Angeles 1988-89.
ADR Services
Career Highlights: Joined ADR Services, February 2024. Elected to Los Angeles County Superior Court, 2002, retired February 2024; judge, State Bar Court, 2000-02; associate, Castle & Associates, Los Angeles, 1997-2000; sole practitioner, Encino, 1993-97; associate, Frederick Wentzel & Associates (now defunct), 1991-93; associate, Meyers & McConnell, Los Angeles, 1989-91; associate, Howard Hom, Los Angeles 1988-89.
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(Mark Kellam / Daily Journal)
VAN NUYS — Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Paul A. Bacigalupo said mindfulness practices he puts in place during settlement hearings and trials help him be more attentive and alert.
“It’s about being aware, in the moment, what is going on with myself and others,” he said.
During a four-week trial in August, he led the jury in meditation, which he felt was important because there was a pandemi... (continued)
