Leadership

Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, was born in Pomona, California and grew up in Berkeley, California. He attended Harvard College, where he earned his A.B. degree in 1981, and later went on to obtain his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School in 1984. Following his education, he served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable James R. Browning, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. After his clerkship, Judge Wilson joined the law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York City, where he started as an associate and eventually became a partner. He held this position until his appointment as an Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals in 2017, later being nominated and confirmed as Chief Judge in 2023. Throughout his career, Judge Wilson actively engaged in pro bono work and served on the boards of various charitable and not-for-profit organizations.

Magnolia D. Levy is a partner of LoPreto + Levy, LLP, a boutique law firm with an emphasis on matrimonial and family law. In an effort to bring dignity to the end of a relationship, Magnolia endeavors from the outset to effectively and efficiently achieve the best results for her clients without the need for court intervention. However, when a negotiated settlement is not possible, she is comfortable going to court, drawing on her commercial litigation background as a tenacious and passionate advocate for her clients.

Honorary President

Rowan D. Wilson

Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals

Presidents

Hon. Mary Kay Vyskocil

Co-President

Magnolia D. Levy

Co-President

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