Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

On October 23, 2013, United States Attorney André Birotte Jr. and the CDCA hosted a special event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month featuring the Honorable Ninth Circuit Judge Richard A. Paez and Honorable District Court Judge Philip S. Gutierrez. The event took place in the courtroom of the Honorable District Court Judge S. James Otero in the Spring Street Courthouse where both Judge Paez and Judge Gutierrez regaled the audience with stories from their upbringing and careers and then engaged in a Q & A session. The crowded house included attendees from all over the Courthouse – The United States Attorney’s Office, the Federal Public Defenders Office, U.S. Probation, the Court Clerk’s Office and the Federal Judiciary. Afterwards, light refreshments were provided for the attendees. Special thanks for the coordination of the celebration goes to Special Emphasis Program Manager, Cristina Wilson, and the CDCA’s Diversity Committee.