Law Clerk Addict's Blog



Appellate Judges


Leval, Pierre (2d Cir.)
Location: New York, NY
Term: 6/1/2010 to 6/1/2011

Suhrheinrich, Richard (6th Cir.)
Location: Lansing, MI
Term: 8/1/2010 to 8/1/2011

McKeown, M. (9th Cir.)
Location: San Diego, CA
Term: 8/15/2011 to 8/31/2012

Roth, Jane (3d Cir.)
Location: Wilmington, DE
Term: 9/1/2011 to 8/31/2012
Notes: Moving chambers to Philadelphia, PA in late 2009.

Hardiman, Thomas (3d Cir.)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Term: 9/1/2011 to 8/31/2012

District Judges


Covello, Alfred (D. Conn.)
Location: Hartford, CT
Term: 8/16/2010 to 8/13/2011

Wigenton, Susan (D.N.J.)
Location: Newark, NJ
Term: 9/1/2010 to 9/1/2011

Jackson, Raymond (E.D. Va.)
Location: Norfolk, VA
Term: 8/16/2010 to 8/17/2011

Lee, Gerald (E.D. Va.)
Location: Alexandria, VA
Term: 8/15/2010 to 8/20/2012

Faber, David (S.D. WVa.)
Location: Bluefield, WV
Term: 8/1/2010 to 8/1/2011

Duggan, Patrick (E.D. Mich.)
Location: Detroit, MI
Term: 9/1/2010 to 9/1/2012

O'Malley, Kathleen (N.D. Ohio)
Location: Cleveland, OH
Term: 9/13/2010 to 9/14/2012

Campbell, David (D. Ariz.)
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Term: 9/7/2010 to 9/2/2011

Wilson, Stephen (C.D. Cal.)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Term: 8/9/2010 to 8/5/2011 and 8/16/2010 to 8/12/2011

Alsup, William (N.D. Cal.)
Location: San Francisco, CA
Term: 9/1/2011 to 8/31/2012 and 11/19/2011 to 11/13/2012

Huff, Marilyn (S.D. Cal.)
Location: San Diego, CA
Term: 9/7/2010 to 8/27/2011

Smith, C. (N.D. Ala.)
Location: Huntsville, AL
Term: 8/1/2010 to 8/1/2011

Magistrate Judges


Hayes, Karen (W.D. La.)
Location: Monroe, LA
Term: 8/30/2010 to 8/26/2011

Miller, Tommy (E.D. Va.)
Location: Norfolk, VA
Term: 8/22/2010 to 8/14/2011

Gold, Steven (E.D.N.Y.)
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Term: 9/1/2010 to 8/31/2011

Bankruptcy Judges


Barbosa, Manuel (Bankr. N.D. Ill.)
Location: Rockford, IL
Term: 8/17/2009 to 8/18/2010



Senators George Voinovich (R-OH) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) have announced three finalists to receive their joint recommendation to replace Judge Peter Economus (N.D. Ohio), who has announced his intent to retire next year. After conducting personal interviews with each candidate, the senators expect to announce their selection within the next few weeks.


Of course, the decision of who to nominate rests solely with President Obama, who, like his predecessors, is free to completely disregard the home state senators' recommendations and nominate someone else.




As usual, the end of the month brings about a flurry of retirements and elections to senior status. Today represents the last day of active service for the following federal district judges:


* Maxine Chesney (N.D. Cal.) (senior)

* Helen Gillmor (D. Haw.) (senior)

* Richard Webber (E.D. Mo.) (senior)

* Garvan Murtha (D. Vt.) (senior)

* Lawrence Piersol (D.S.D.) (senior)

* Samuel Kent (S.D. Tex.) (resignation)


In addition, Judges Peter Economus (N.D. Ohio) and Larry McKinney (S.D. Ind.) will take senior status on July 3 and July 4, respectively.




Appellate Judges


Michael, M. Blane (4th Cir.)
Location: Charleston, WV
Term: 8/16/2010 to 8/15/2011

Paez, Richard (9th Cir.)
Location: Pasadena, CA
Term: 9/1/2010 to 8/31/2011

Randolph, A. (D.C. Cir.)
Location: Washington, DC
Term: 8/1/2010 to 8/1/2011

Rawlinson, Johnnie (9th Cir.)
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Term: 8/15/2010 to 8/15/2011

Ripple, Kenneth (7th Cir.)
Location: South Bend, IN
Term: 8/9/2010 to 8/8/2011

Rymer, Pamela (9th Cir.)
Location: Pasadena, CA
Term: 8/1/2010 to 8/31/2011

District Judges


Messitte, Peter (D. Md.)
Location: Greenbelt, MD
Term: 8/15/2010 to 8/15/2011

Messitte, Peter (D. Mont.)
Location: Missoula, MT
Term: 8/30/2010 to 8/24/2012

Morrow, Margaret (C.D. Cal.)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Term: 8/2/2010 to 8/5/2011

Mosman, Michael (D. Or.)
Location: Portland, OR
Term: 9/7/2010 to 9/6/2011

Nickerson, William (D. Md.)
Location: Baltimore, MD
Term: 9/7/2010 to 9/6/2011

Oliver, Solomon (N.D. Ohio)
Location: Cleveland, OH
Term: 8/15/2010 to 8/15/2012

Pratt, Robert (S.D. Iowa)
Location: Des Moines, IA
Term: 9/1/2010 to 8/1/2012

Pro, Philip (D. Nev.)
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Term: 8/15/2010 to 8/15/2011

Quarles, Williams (D. Md.)
Location: Baltimore, MD
Term: 8/30/2010 to 8/29/2011

Robart, James (W.D. Wash.)
Location: Seattle, WA
Term: 9/10/2010 to 9/10/2012

Sammartino, Janis (S.D. Cal.)
Location: San Diego, CA
Term: 9/1/2010 to 8/31/2011

Saris, Patti (D. Mass.)
Location: Boston, MA
Term: 9/7/2010 to 8/31/2011

Notes: Two positions available, with different term dates.

Magistrate Judges


Guave, Susan (D. Md.)
Location: Baltimore, MD
Term: 8/16/2010 to 8/26/2011

Robinson, Deborah (D.D.C.)
Location: Washington, DC
Term: 8/16/2010 to 8/19/2011

Bankruptcy Judges


None.



Appellate Judges


None.

District Judges


Friedman, Jerome (E.D. Va.)
Location: Norfolk, VA
Term: 8/23/2010 to 8/19/2011
Notes: Graduates may apply beginning August 17, 2009. Law students may apply beginning September 8, 2009. The cutoff date for applications is September 11, 2009.

Oliver, Solomon Jr. (N.D. Ohio)
Location: Cleveland, OH
Term: 8/15/2010 to 8/15/2012

Magistrate Judges


Lloyd, Howard R. (N.D. Cal.)
Location: San Jose, CA
Term: 5/13/2010 to 5/14/2011
Notes: Administrative Law Clerk position: Seeking bright, confident self-starter with good analytical skills, writing experience and common sense. Strong preference for someone with ties to this area. Would welcome applicant with a few years of litigation experience at high-quality firm.

Segal, Suzanne (C.D. Cal.)
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Term: 9/1/2009 to indefinite
Notes: Resume, law school transcript and two writing samples; references from employers are appreciated.

Bankruptcy Judges


None.