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Nov. 11, 2026

On the bench, former rugby player Judge Andrew Esbenshade avoids the scrum

Drawing on nearly 25 years as a civil litigator, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Andrew Esbenshade encourages attorneys to resolve disputes before trial, minimize unnecessary conflict and keep the focus on the parties rather than the bench.

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On the bench, former rugby player Judge Andrew Esbenshade avoids the scrum

Andrew A. Esbenshade

Los Angeles County Superior Court

Career Highlights: Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Gavin Newsom, August 2023; partner, Morrison & Foerster, 2023; partner, Durie Tangri, 2020-2022; partner, Boies Schiller Flexner, 2017-2020; partner, Caldwell Leslie & Proctor, 2003-2017; associate, Caldwell Leslie & Proctor, 1999-2003; law clerk for the Honorable Mariana Pfaelzer, US District Court, Central, 1998-1999

Law School: Berkeley School of Law
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LOS ANGELES -- Superior Court Judge Andrew Esbenshade spent four years playing rugby, a sport he had never tried before arriving on campus.

At Williams College, where he double majored in Economics and History, Esbenshade played inside center, a rugby position he likened to a running back in football. Rather than competing in the scrum, he handled the ball, ran, and made tackles.

"I was able to get through four years without any major injuries, so that was a plus," ... (continued)

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