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Judges and Judiciary

May 3, 2016

Chatting with Richard Mosk

The loss of a dear, close friend like Richard is difficult to bear. But there is comfort in his palpable and continued presence in my life.

2nd Appellate District, Division 6

Arthur Gilbert

Presiding Justice
2nd District Court of Appeal, Division 6

UC Berkeley School of Law, 1963

Arthur's previous columns are available on gilbertsubmits.blogspot.com.

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Recently we lost one of our leading jurists, Justice Richard Mosk, and I lost a dear friend. His professional accomplishments are well known, but I was fortunate to know him as a person. I spoke in favor of his confirmation to the Court of Appeal before the Commission on Judicial Appointments. I have introduced him at dinners honoring him and written about his many achievements. He was Dr. Johnson and I was his Boswell.

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