ROBERT C. POWERS, Associate 2007: born: Glendale, California, July 20, 1952.  Education: California State University, Northridge (B.A. English, 1975); Southwestern University School of Law (J.D. 1978). Admitted to the California State Bar 1978.  Also admitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Areas of emphasis includes defense of a wide range of professionals including physicians, dentists, hospitals, attorneys, design and build professionals, insurance agents and real estate agents, in addition to general, premises and public liability cases.  Extensive appellate experience.  Judge Pro Term, Arbitrator and Mediator for the Los Angeles County Superior Court.