Judge Anthony J. Battaglia, a 1974 graduate of California Western School of Law, was recently appointed magistrate judge observer of the Judicial Conference of the United States by Chief Justice John G. Roberts.

As magistrate judge observer, Battaglia represents all magistrate judges in the United States to the Judicial Conference. His responsibilities will be carried out in a two-year term that will end in October 2012.

Read more about Battaglia and his appointment to the Judicial Conference.