Hon. Audrey B. Collins, Chief Judge U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Howrey partner Mary Carter Andrues (LA), co-authored a judiciary profile of the “Honorable Audrey B. Collins, Chief Judge US District Court, Centeral District of California.”

“Hon. Audrey Brodie Collins was sworn in as the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California in January 2009. The elevation of Judge Collins to chief judge made her the third consecutive woman to hold the position. Chief Judge Collins brought to the federal bench a unique personal story, which reflects the history of our country and the civil rights movement for African-Americans and women. Her many accomplishments are the legacy of grandparents and parents who valued education and passed their beliefs on to their children and grandchildren.”