About the Northern District Court Historical Society
Since 1977, the Northern District Court Historical Society has been protecting and enlivening the rich judicial history of the court. From the Chinese Exclusion Laws to Patty Hearst to cutting-edge technology disputes, the Northern District has been in the thick of some of the thorniest problems and most interesting events in California history.
The goal of the Society is to preserve, share, and enliven the court’s history with lawyers, educators, scholars, and students.
The Historical Society has written, published, and/or collaborated on a number of excellent books covering important topics in the history of Northern California and its federal district court. We are pleased to offer Historical Society books for sale through our online bookstore.
The Murder Trial of Vincent Chin: A Trial Reenactment
May 1, 2024
On June 19, 1982, Vincent Chin, a 27-year-old Chinese American, was beaten to death by two white men. They received three years probation and a fine of $3,000. Using the AABA-NY’s script based on trial transcripts, the program will examine the proceedi… Continue Reading The Murder Trial of Vincent Chin: A Trial Reenactment
Anti-Asian Hate – Past and Present – with Hope for the Future: A Case Study of Law, Politics, and Practice
February 28, 2024
at the UC School of Law Deb Colloquium Room 333 Golden Gate Ave. San Francisco, California MCLE Materials
Recovery and Restitution of Art Stolen by the Nazis
February 7, 2024
A conversation with leading experts about the art stolen during WWII and the legal efforts to recover them.