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A 色虎视频 alumna is now leading the State Bar of California鈥攖he country鈥檚 largest attorney regulatory agency鈥攁s it works to recover from financial challenges and fallout from changes to the state鈥檚 bar exam.  

The State Bar Board of Trustees appointed Laura Enderton-Speed 鈥�08 as its executive director beginning Nov. 3. She also served as an adjunct professor at McGeorge School of Law from 2010-2025, teaching bar exam preparation courses. 

鈥淚 am both honored and humbled to be named the executive director of the State Bar,鈥� Enderton-Speed said. 鈥淚 know it will be a challenge and a tremendous responsibility; I am grateful for the trust the Board of Trustees placed in me.鈥�

The State Bar of California came under scrutiny earlier this year after widespread technical issues affected test takers during the rollout of a new version of the California Bar Exam. The board voted unanimously in September to appoint Enderton-Speed.

鈥淭he Board is thrilled with this selection for the next State Bar Executive Director,鈥� said outgoing Board Chair Brandon Stallings and incoming Chair Jos茅 Cisneros in a joint statement. 鈥淟aura鈥檚 exceptional leadership and extensive experience in policy development and legislative advocacy, as well as her law school professor credentials, will serve us well. She has demonstrated a steadfast belief in our public protection mission.鈥�

Enderton-Speed previously served as director of the Leadership Support Services Office at the Judicial Council of California, where she worked with the trial courts, courts of appeal, the California Supreme Court and other justice partners to support judicial leadership, improve court administration and implement policy reforms. She has also worked extensively in governmental affairs, collaborating with legislators, regulatory agencies and advocacy groups to advance policy initiatives.

鈥淎s a McGeorge alumna and long-time adjunct professor, Laura has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, integrity and dedication to the legal profession,鈥� said McGeorge School of Law Dean . 鈥淚 know these same strengths will contribute to her success in her new role.鈥�

The State Bar of California is responsible for licensing attorneys, enforcing rules of professional conduct, administering the California Bar Exam and advancing access to justice. One of Enderton-Speed鈥檚 first priorities is to work with the Committee of Bar Examiners, the Board of Trustees, staff and key stakeholders to ensure a fair and reliable exam experience for future candidates.

鈥淎s I take on this role, my focus will be on stabilizing finances, improving processes and procedures and building trust with our stakeholders, including lawmakers and the Supreme Court,鈥� Enderton-Speed said. 鈥淚 am committed to accountability and improving service to the legal community and the public.鈥�

Enderton-Speed said she also plans to build on recent efforts to strengthen the effectiveness and transparency of the agency鈥檚 discipline system for attorneys who violate rules and laws, with a focus on those who cause the greatest harm to the public.

Recent graduate Whitney Ellis 鈥�25 called the appointment 鈥渁 powerful choice鈥� that will serve other California law students well.

鈥淎s her student who just passed the California State Bar, I saw firsthand her commitment to mentorship and excellence in the legal profession,鈥� Ellis said. 鈥淗er leadership will strengthen the state bar鈥檚 mission and inspire the next generation of attorneys to uphold the highest ethical standards.鈥�

Enderton-Speed said she is committed to transparency, accountability and collaboration as she moves forward.

鈥淚 welcome input from all members of the legal community and the public, and I look forward to working together to strengthen the state bar and serving the people of California,鈥� she said.