California Supreme Court Ethics Counsel Retires After 15 Years, Reflecting on Judicial Trust and Integrity

Nancy Black, the longstanding counsel to California’s Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics, will retire this month after a 15-year tenure. In an interview with Law360, she reflected on the diverse range of ethical issues the committee has addressed over the years. Black emphasized the committee’s significant contribution to maintaining public trust in the judiciary, highlighting the vital role that ethics play in the judicial system. Her departure marks the end of an era for the committee, which has been crucial in navigating the complexities of judicial ethics and safeguarding the integrity of the courts for the past decade and a half.