Western District of Pennsylvania

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Tribunal:

Article III

Judgeships:

10

Established:

1818

Headquarters:

Pittsburgh, PA

 

Chief Judge:

Ambrose, Donetta W.


Active Judges:

Cercone, David S.

Conti, Joy Flowers

Fischer, Nora Barry

Gibson, Kim R.

Lancaster, Gary L.

McLaughlin, Sean J.

McVerry, Terrence F.

Schwab, Arthur J.


Senior Judges:

Bloch, Alan Neil

Cohill, Maurice Blanchard Jr.

Diamond, Gustave

Lee, Donald J.

Simmons, Paul Allen

Standish, William Lloyd


Magistrate Judges:

Baxter, Susan Paradise

Bissoon, Cathy

Hay, Amy Reynolds

Lenihan, Lisa P.

Mitchell, Robert C.

Pesto, Keith A.


Former Judges:

None



Interviewed Hired Done Not Hiring Unknown


Geographical Jurisdiction:

PA


Term Law Clerk Demographics (2010-11):

Law School # Clerks

We have no term law clerk information for this court yet.


Term Law Clerk Demographics (2009-10):

Law School # Clerks

We have no term law clerk information for this court yet.


Term Law Clerk Demographics (2008-09):

Law School # Clerks

We have no term law clerk information for this court yet.


Most Recent Notifications:

Judge Decision Status Date
Gibson, Kim R. Rejected 3L 2010-09-25 (Postal)
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Most Recent Blog Posts:

June 28, 2009 Notices (partial) June 28, 2009

May 28, 2009 Notices (partial) May 28, 2009

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 Calls?

Sep 11, 2009, 11:53 AM 

#1

Anyone receiving phone calls from WDPA judges?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 re: Calls?

Sep 11, 2009, 12:45 PM 

#2

Yes calls are coming


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 calls

Sep 11, 2009, 3:10 PM 

#3

I've heard calls are going out also.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Would be nice

Sep 11, 2009, 3:24 PM 

#4

Would be nice if you people said which judges are calling!


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Does Not Hire

Sep 11, 2009, 4:51 PM 

 Re: Ambrose, Donetta W.


#5

Judge Ambrose is not hiring. She only has career clerks.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 yes calls?

Sep 14, 2009, 11:23 AM 

#6

From calling chambers, I've gathered that a large number have only career. Now...I agree, it would be nice to know who is calling!


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 yes calls?

Sep 14, 2009, 11:23 AM 

#7

From calling chambers, I've gathered that a large number have only career. Now...I agree, it would be nice to know who is calling!


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 yes calls?

Sep 14, 2009, 11:23 AM 

#8

From calling chambers, I've gathered that a large number have only career. Now...I agree, it would be nice to know who is calling!


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 re Calls

Sep 14, 2009, 11:56 AM 

#9

Gibson made calls on Friday


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 interviews

Sep 19, 2009, 5:07 PM 

 Re: Conti, Joy Flowers


#10

Does anyone know whether Judge Conti has held interviews?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Interviews...

Sep 21, 2009, 12:30 AM 

#11

Heard that some WDPA judges haven't called for interviews yet...true?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Offers

Sep 23, 2009, 4:15 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#12

Were offers made yet?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 re:Offers

Sep 23, 2009, 4:29 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#13

Interviewed and still waiting.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Offers

Sep 24, 2009, 12:08 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#14

Good luck. I'm still waiting to hear something too.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Offers

Sep 24, 2009, 12:08 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#15

Good luck. I'm still waiting to hear something too.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Email v. Mail?

Sep 24, 2009, 3:45 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#16

Also interviewed and haven't heard yet. Wondering whether the Judge will be giving rejections via email or mail? Anyone hear either way?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Email v. Mail?

Sep 24, 2009, 3:45 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#17

Also interviewed and haven't heard yet. Wondering whether the Judge will be giving rejections via email or mail? Anyone hear either way?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Email v. Mail?

Sep 24, 2009, 3:45 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#18

Also interviewed and haven't heard yet. Wondering whether the Judge will be giving rejections via email or mail? Anyone hear either way?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Email v. Mail?

Sep 24, 2009, 3:45 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#19

Also interviewed and haven't heard yet. Wondering whether the Judge will be giving rejections via email or mail? Anyone hear either way?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Email v. Mail?

Sep 24, 2009, 3:45 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#20

Also interviewed and haven't heard yet. Wondering whether the Judge will be giving rejections via email or mail? Anyone hear either way?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Email v. Mail?

Sep 24, 2009, 3:45 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#21

Also interviewed and haven't heard yet. Wondering whether the Judge will be giving rejections via email or mail? Anyone hear either way?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Gibson

Sep 24, 2009, 8:51 PM 

#22

Have not heard anything via phone, e-mail or mail


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Offers

Sep 25, 2009, 6:12 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#23

I thought the Judge was going to make a decision this week...did anyone hear anything?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Rejection letter

Sep 28, 2009, 1:44 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#24

came today


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Hiring decision?

Sep 30, 2009, 12:14 PM 

 Re: Conti, Joy Flowers


#25

Anyone have any info about whether Judge Conti has interviewed or hired?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Any calls yet?

Sep 14, 2010, 9:22 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#26

Has he made any calls yet?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 19, 2010, 7:59 AM 

#27

Any calls yet? Does he make exploding offers?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Made calls

Sep 19, 2010, 10:56 AM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#28

He always makes calls the first day, no exploding offers.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 21, 2010, 7:23 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#29

Is he finished hiring?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 22, 2010, 10:42 AM 

#30

Anyone know about hiring news yet or when he is supposed to pick?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Calls?

Sep 22, 2010, 6:00 PM 

 Re: Fischer, Nora Barry


#31

Anyone hear anything from Judge Fischer yet?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GISBON

Sep 22, 2010, 6:13 PM 

#32

Already decided


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 RE: GIBSON

Sep 22, 2010, 6:15 PM 

#33

Did he call yet? Schools for the hires?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 22, 2010, 7:54 PM 

#34

Damn. I wanted this one. Any word on schools and when they were notified?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 23, 2010, 1:47 PM 

#35

#32 is a flame. He has NOT yet decided...at least as of today.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 RE: GIBSON

Sep 23, 2010, 2:17 PM 

#36

Whew! I was worried. Really was excited about this one and was hoping he hadn't really hired. Thanks!


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 23, 2010, 7:55 PM 

#37

So does anyone know the final word on Gibson? Has he, or hasn't he decided?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 FISCHER

Sep 23, 2010, 10:15 PM 

 Re: Fischer, Nora Barry


#38

Has she called?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 24, 2010, 11:34 AM 

#39

I'm confused, too. Anyone know if he's decided and hired yet?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 24, 2010, 2:12 PM 

#40

Does anyone know when he is expected to decide?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 24, 2010, 4:04 PM 

#41

Anyone hear anything?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 24, 2010, 4:43 PM 

#42

Does anyone know if he's hired or when he is going to?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 24, 2010, 6:34 PM 

#43

How many people did he interivew?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 Gibson

Sep 24, 2010, 7:01 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#44

What's the deal with Judge Gibson? Why is he so popular?


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 24, 2010, 7:05 PM 

#45

He's an extremely nice man, a fine jurist, and someone for whom it'd be a pleasure to work. I'm fairly certain that, along with holding an Article III judgeship, that makes him popular. However, I still want to know if and when someone gets hired.


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 GIBSON

Sep 25, 2010, 4:36 PM 

#46

He already decided. Ding letter came in mail


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 

 2004

Jul 13, 2011, 7:52 PM 

 Re: Gibson, Kim R.


#47

It's much esaier to understand when you put it that way!


 – Marel (Unregistered)

 
 

 cuTSUIFYgNCbdhxV

Aug 22, 2011, 2:09 PM 

 Re: Lee, Donald J.


#48

I'm so glad that the internet allwos free info like this!


 – Aneisha (Unregistered)

 
 

 Three pence for a pie

Sep 1, 2011, 1:35 PM 

#49

Yes, the proliferation of available information makes more "rational" actors of us all. Toady is a fine day to be alive!


 – Anonymous (Unregistered)

 
 
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