Judge J. Clifford Wallace educates the San Diego Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter

The San Diego Sigma Chi Alumni Chapter was proud to welcome Significant Sig Judge J. Clifford Wallace at our 2008 November lunch event held at a new lunch location at the Ramada in the Kearney Mesa neighborhood of San Diego.

Some of the most fascinating bits from Brother Wallace's talk came from the recollections of his experiences overseas assisting other nations construct effective judicial systems. In particular, he spoke about his work with the Chinese government and the considerable amount of change that has come to that nation over the course of his many visits.J. Clifford Wallace is a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Formerly a district judge and a San Diego lawyer, Judge Wallace has held numerous positions as an officer of state and local bar associations and legal committees. Sworn in as a United States District Judge for the Southern District of California October 29, 1970; elevated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit July 14, 1972, Chief Judge of the Ninth Circuit from February 1, 1991 to March 1, 1996, and took senior status April 8, 1996. He has taught at Brigham Young University, the University of San Diego and California Western School of Law. He is the author of more than a dozen law review essays and a study commissioned by the Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on the future of the judiciary.

As always all Sigma Chi are welcome at alumni chapter events. Please come and join your fellow brothers for a great lunch and conversation.