Profile
Known for her unparalleled commitment to fairness, Judge Reed enjoyed a long and satisfying career on the bench. Over the course of her 25 years as a bench officer, she earned the reputation of possessing superior legal knowledge, an even temperament, and an understanding of what it takes to practice law in today’s environment. Equally effective as a trial judge and in settlement, Judge Reed has seamlessly made the transition to private practice as a mediator, arbitrator and private referee.
Judicial Experience
- 1981-2004 Judge, San Diego County Superior Court
- 1979-1981 Judge, San Diego County Municipal Court
Types of cases handled include:
- Business
- Class Actions
- Commercial Contract
- Consumer Fraud
- Copyright
- Eminent Domain
- Employment
- Entertainment
- Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
- Intellectual Property
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Product Liability
- Real Estate
- Trade Secrets
- Unfair Business Practices
Professional Career
- 1971-1979 Private Law Practice (specializing in Personal Injury matters)
Education
- 1970 University of San Diego School of Law – Magna Cum Laude
- 1965 Scripps College
Professional Associations
- Member, California Judges Association
- President, San Diego Lawyers Club
- Member, California Judicial Council Advisory Committee on Juvenile Court Law
- Secretary, California Judges Foundation
- Board Member, California Trial Lawyers Association
- President, San Diego Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, San Diego County Bar Association
- Governor, California Women Lawyers Association
- Member, San Diego Women in Business
- Member, Business Advisory Committee, San Diego State University