Join Manatt and SunLaw for an insightful discussion and Q&A with Judge Janet Kintner for the launch of her new book, A Judge’s Tale: A Trailblazer Fights for Her Place on the Bench.

Judge Kintner broke barriers as a female judge, as only the third woman in San Diego to be named a judge and the youngest judge in California at that time. Two years later, two male lawyers challenged her in a grueling judicial election, while she was pregnant with her second child. A Judge's Tale details Judge Kintner’s life and experience on the bench, balancing her time between her children, a stressful job, and her struggle for acceptance in the legal community.

Please join us for drinks and appetizers, followed by a short discussion and Q&A with Judge Kintner and Manatt Entertainment Partner Sarah Moses. All guests will be provided a copy of A Judge's Tale.

“Bold, unflinching, and inspiring, her story is a testament to the power of resilience—and the price of being a female trailblazer." — Wendy B. Correa, author of My Pretty Baby

Register today. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date and Time

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Drinks, Appetizers and Networking
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion and Author Q&A