Marsha Berzon

Marsha Berzon is a United States Circuit Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009. She is known for her progressive judicial philosophy and has a background in civil rights law, having previously served as a partner at a law firm specializing in labor and employment law. Berzon's rulings often reflect her commitment to social justice and workers' rights, and she has been involved in several significant cases addressing issues of equality and discrimination. In a recent dissent, she criticized a video opinion by Judge Lawrence VanDyke, calling it "wildly improper" and asserting that he had overstepped his role by acting as an expert witness in a case regarding gun rights.