Stephen Lachs

Stephen Lachs

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1939 -

Occupation

Law

Description

Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court from 1979 to 1999, being the first gay judge appointment in the United States and in the world. Former Commissioner of the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Subsequently worked as a mediation lawyer. Notable for representing singer Michael Jackson in several lawsuits.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.adrservices.org/neutrals/stephen-lachs.php
• http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/stephen-lachs
• http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/nation/lgbt/2014/05/09/stephen-lachs-lgbt-judge-advocate/8900005/

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