Before Judge Marquez can decide whether
this is appropriate she needs to look at the circumstances of
the occasion.
Is this a function that is intended to be educational or is a
partisan event such as a rally or convention? If the function
is educational and the address will cover the law, the legal system
and the administration of justice, Judge Marquez can attend. (CJC
Canon 4(A))
If the function is of a partisan nature it may not be appropriate
for the judge to attend or if the event takes on a partisan nature
it may be appropriate for Judge Marquez to leave the event at
that point.
(Opinion
98-1) (Opinion
02-3)