Background
Panelli, Edward Alexander was born on November 23, 1931 in Santa Clara, California, United States. Son of Pilade and Natalina (Della Maggiora) Panelli.
Panelli, Edward Alexander was born on November 23, 1931 in Santa Clara, California, United States. Son of Pilade and Natalina (Della Maggiora) Panelli.
Bachelor cum laude, Santa Clara U., 1953; Juris Doctor cum laude, Santa Clara U., 1955; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Santa Clara U., 1986; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Southwestern U., Los Angeles, 1988.
Partner, Pasquinelli and Panelli, San Jose, California, 1955-1972; judge, Santa Clara County Superior Court, 1972-1983; associate justice, 1st District Court of Appeals, San Francisco, 1983-1984; presiding justice, 6th District Court of Appeals, San Jose, 1984-1985; associate justice, California Supreme Court, San Francisco, 1985-1994. Chief judicial officer JAMS/Endispute, since 1995. Instructor Continuing LegalEdn., Santa Clara, 1976-1978.
Trustee West Valley Community College, 1963-1972. Trustee Santa Clara U.,1963-, chairman of the board of trustees, since 1984. Member American Bar Association, National Italian Bar Association (inspiration award 1986), California Trial Lawyers Association (Trial Judge of Year award Santa Clara County chapter 1981), California Judges Association (board directors 1982), Judicial Council California (vice-chair 1989-1993), Alpha Sigma Nu, Phi Alpha Delta Law Foundation (honorary member Douglas Edmonds chapter).
Married Lorna Christine Mondora, October 27, 1956. Children: Thomas E., Jeffrey J., Michael P.
