This workshop was hands down the best experience this far for me. The caliber of speakers on the panel were outstanding county leaders. The fact that we had these high level speakers in such an intimate setting was incredible!!! Todd Spitzer’s honesty and perspective was genuine and spot on! I loved the Presiding Judge Hanson moderating it added such a great touch to the panel. The Jail tour and meeting the OC Sheriff was amazing and definitely a once in a lifetime experience! Considering all the team had to plan in one day, they did an outstanding job!! Way to go Justice team!!
-Class of 2026 Member
Always one of the highest rated workshops, this intense experience provides a glimpse into our local court and judicial system, usually featuring a private tour of a current jail facility and a frank discussion with those currently in the system, on both sides of the cell.
Past Speakers and Panelists
Helm Angermeier – Director of Education Services, Nancy Clark and Associates, Inc.
Kevin Bates – Manager, WINGS Transitional Living Center
Mike Carona – Orange County Sheriff
Nancy Clark – Criminal Justice Consultant
The Honorable Donna Crandall – Judge of the Juvenile Court
John Depko – Senior Investigator, Public Defender’s Office
Mr. Al Garcia – Assistant Division Director, Orange County Probation Department Juvenile Hall
Chief John Hensley – Costa Mesa Police Department
The Honorable Robert B. Hutson – Judge of the Juvenile Division, Lamoreaux Justice Center
Sgt. Brian Irish – O.C. Sheriff’s Department
Bobbi Johnson – Director, New Start Program
Debbie Kwast – Public Defender
The Honorable Wendy S. Lindley – Judge of the Superior Court, Homeless, Drug, and Mental Health Courts
Daryl Lobo – Alternative Sentencing Programs
Mr. Lester Maxwell – Coordinator In-Custody Program, Phoenix House, Theo Lacy Branch Jail
Lt. Tim Newman – Newport Beach Police Dept.
Captain Ron Smith – Costa Mesa Police Department
Chief David L. Maggard Jr. – Irvine Police Department
Chief Bob Mc Donnell – Newport Beach Police Department
Tony Rackauckas – District Attorney
