Spotlight Briefs
- The American Inns of Court has long operated as a secretive social network, with judges, private attorneys, and law students mingling at exclusive events—often behind closed doors, without public or media access.
- With California’s judges failing to disclose membership, concerns about conflicts of interest and ethical violations have surfaced, especially regarding the legal influence wielded by this under-the-radar organization.
- Critics have raised alarms about the lack of transparency and accountability, as insider videos of these private dinners have gained massive public attention, shining a light on the club’s questionable practices.
By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald
The American Inns of Court, a prestigious but secretive club for judges, attorneys, and law students, has long existed in the shadows of the legal profession, providing its members with social and professional perks that often go unseen by the public eye. While its stated mission is to promote ethics, professionalism, and legal advocacy, recent reports have cast a cloud of suspicion over its operations, particularly concerning the lack of transparency in judicial and attorney membership.
