November 5, 2026 - SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announces appointment of Brenda Pannell-Nash to serve as a Judge in the Merced County Superior Court.

Brenda Pannell-Nash, of Los Angeles County, has been appointed to serve as a Judge in the Merced County Superior Court.

She has been a Sole Practitioner at the Law Offices of Brenda J. Pannell since 2009. Pannell-Nash worked as an Associate at multiple firms including Harold G. Becks & Associates from 2000 to 2009, at the Law Office of Charles T. Mathews from 1999 to 2000, and at Chapin, Fleming, McNitt, Shea & Carter from 1996 to 1999.

Pannell-Nash received a Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Maryland King Carey School of Law.

She fills the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Carol K. Ash.

Pannell-Nash is registered without party preference.

Source: Office of the Governor