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July 29, 2019 Monday

Kenya: Storm Greets JSC List of Nominee Appellate Judges

LENGTH: 978 words

Disappointment and claims of conspiracy continue to mark the publication of a list of 11 nominees to be
appointed as Court of Appeal judges. Almost a week after the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), released the list,
complaints remain, with claims that s...
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July 29, 2019 Monday

Kenya: Top Lawyer on Brink of Making History as the First Blind Judge

LENGTH: 972 words

When the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) announced the list of 11 nominees for appointment as Court of
Appeal judges, Dr Kibaya Imaana Laibuta did not receive any special mention apart from the fact that he was the only
advocate in private practice picke...
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Governance, Risk & Compliance Monitor Worldwide

July 29, 2019 Monday

SC Dismisses Plea For Probe Into Corruption Allegations Against Judge Of

Allahabad HC
LENGTH: 574 words

The Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Friday refused to entertain the plea levelling
claims of corruption against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Ram Krishna Gautam.
"We are not inclined to interfere", said the bench.
In December last year, the bench of retired Justice A. K. Sikri and Justice Abdul Nazeer had agreed to hear the matter
post the winter vacation, requiring a compilation of charges and corruption allegations against Justice Ram Krishna
Gautam, who had then been appointed judge of the Allahabad High Court recently, to be filed.
The SLP preferred by "Progressive Lawyer Association", a Meerut-based NGO, arose out of the decision of the High
Court dismissing its plea challenging the enquiry report which gave Justice Gautam a clean chit.
Justice Gautam was a District & Sessions Judge. It was alleged that he was associated with crime syndicates and he
handed down acquittal orders to several prominent accused persons after receiving illegal gratification. He was alleged
to interfere with the judicial functions of subordinate judges so as to influence final judgment. District Judge, U K
Sirhoi, had made a representation to the Allahabad High Court alleging misconduct and corruption on the part of
Gautam. The petitioner also sent a representation supported with an affidavit to the High Court of Judicature at
Allahabad, especially pointing out instances of misconduct by him.
As an instance of misconduct, it was stated that the judge had taken part in the birthday party of the son of an accused in
a prominent kidnapping case, which was pending before him. The photos of the judge in the party had gone viral in
social media.
In December, 2018, Senior Counsel Vikas Singh, appearing on behalf of the petitioner-association, pointed out the
inconsistencies in the statements of the accused and the SSP as to the events of the said party- "There is a claim that it
was a family get-together organised on the eve of Diwali, where there was also a birthday celebration. It is also being
alleged that it was not a private party and even the District Magistrate was invited...The accused says that he had told
the SSP he would not celebrate his son's birthday at his residence, but on the SSP's insistence, he agreed to do so. The
SSP is saying he does not know who the child was...the judge says there was also the birthday celebration of a child at
the get-together who he did not know and who he went to wish because everybody else was wishing him..."
"So at the SSP's place, a party is organised. A particular guest (the said accused) comes and he goes to wish his son.
That does not mean anything", Justice Sikri had remarked.
"Then why is the SSP saying 'some child came'? This judge who was in the ICU only came to deliver the judgment and
then went back to the ICU? And then He was given a clean chit in a wishy-washy enquiry?", pressed Mr. Singh.
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When Justice Sikri inquired if the guest was the accused and if he was granted bail, the Senior Advocate replied in the
affirmative.
"the High Court, in the case by Progressive Lawyers' Association, said that the complaint made was not on affidavit. It
said that the enquiry report was not produced. When Sirohi took it to the High Court, the Court said it was
belated...Why are such senior people like the SSP and the judge giving different explanations? This issue raises
eyebrows and Somebody should examine!", he had urged. 2019 Global Data Point.

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July 29, 2019 Monday

Kenya: Top Lawyer on Brink of Making History as the First Blind Judge

LENGTH: 907 words

When the Judicial Service Commission JSC announced the list of 11 nominees for appointment as Court of
Appeal judges Dr Kibaya Imaana Laibuta did not receive any special mention apart from the fact that he was the only
advocate in private practice picked T...
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US Senate to consider Mary McElroy for federal judgeship Associated Press State & Local July 28, 2019 Sunday 4:10
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July 28, 2019 Sunday 4:10 PM GMT

US Senate to consider Mary McElroy for federal judgeship

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DATELINE: PROVIDENCE, R.I.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The U.S. Senate is planning to vote on judicial nominees, including the nomination of
Rhode Island Public Defender Mary McElroy to be a judge for the U.S. District Court in Providence.
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, a Rhode Island Democrat, says roll call votes for the nominations are expected this week.
President Donald Trump renominated McElroy in April.
McElroy's two previous nominations expired before she was confirmed. She was first nominated by President Barack
Obama in 2015. Trump nominated her in 2018. The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination, but she
wasn't confirmed by the full Senate.
McElroy has been the state's public defender since 2012.
If approved, she'll fill a vacancy left by Judge Mary Lisi.
Reed and fellow Rhode Island Democrat, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, have strongly backed her nomination.

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Gookin applies for appeals court vacancy Ottumwa Courier (Iowa) July 26, 2019 Friday

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Ottumwa Courier (Iowa)

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July 26, 2019 Friday

Gookin applies for appeals court vacancy

BYLINE: Matt Milner, Ottumwa Courier, Iowa

SECTION: STATE AND REGIONAL NEWS

LENGTH: 289 words

July 26-- Jul. 26--FAIRFIELD -- A judge from the local judicial district has applied for a vacancy on the Iowa Court
of Appeals.
Myron Gookin, 61, of Fairfield, received his doctorate in law from Drake University in 1983 and was admitted to the
Iowa Bar Association the same year. He was appointed by then-Gov. Terry Branstad as a district judge in 2011 after
working as an attorney in Fairfield and Des Moines.
In his application, Gookin said he was "very interested in appellate work" during law school. His work at Foss, Kuiken,
Gookin & Cochran, P.C., a general practice law firm in Fairfield, also included appellate work.
In 2014, Gookin presided over the trial of Patrick Nicoletto, a high school coach charged in 2011 with having a sexual
relationship with a student. Gookin denied a defense motion to dismiss the charge of sexual exploitation by a school
employee. Nicoletto was convicted. But the Iowa Supreme Court reversed the decision, saying coaches were not
covered under the same law as teachers.
"The Iowa Legislature thereafter enacted amendments to the statute to clarify the statute applies to coaches who are not
teachers," Gookin noted.
The vacancy for which Gookin applied was created July 1 when Judge Gayle Vogel retired. Interviews are scheduled for
Aug. 5, and will be live streamed on the Iowa Judicial Branch's YouTube channel.
The 17-member State Judicial Nominating Commission will propose three applicants for consideration by Gov. Kim
Reynolds. Reynolds will have 30 days after receiving the slate to appoint one as the new appeals court judge.
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Lake judicial commission to interview 15 applicants for Superior Court vacancy The Times (Munster, Indiana) July 27,
2019 Saturday

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July 27, 2019 Saturday

Lake judicial commission to interview 15 applicants for Superior Court vacancy

BYLINE: Will Racke, The Times, Munster, Ind.

SECTION: STATE AND REGIONAL NEWS

LENGTH: 353 words

July 27-- Jul. 27--The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission has identified 15 candidates it will interview
next month to fill a Superior Court vacancy.
The candidates are vying for the seat vacated by Judge John Pera, who retired on July 1.
Interviews to select Pera's replacement are set for Aug. 14 at the Lake County Government Center in Crown Point.
Applicants will be questioned by commission members in 20-minute intervals beginning at 8:30 a.m., according to the
Indiana Supreme Court.
The candidates to be interviewed are: Alexander Lopez; Lake Circuit Court Magistrate Lisa A. Berdine; Alice Ann
Kuzemka; Rehana R. Adat-Lopez; Daniel W. Burke Jr.; Kristen D. Hill; Carly A. Brandenburg; Christopher Cooper;
Lake Superior Court Magistrate Michael N. Pagano; Stacy J. Vasilak; Merrillville Town Court Judge Gina L. Jones;
Bessie M. Davis; Andrew L. Kraemer; Frank R. Martinez, III; and Jill S. Swope.
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Following the interviews, the nominating commission will deliberate until it selects three finalists. Their names will be
forwarded to Gov. Eric Holcomb, who then has 60 days to nominate one of them to the bench.
Lake County is one of four Indiana counties where prospective superior court judges are chosen through a merit
commission instead of running in an election. Any county resident admitted to the bar can apply, and qualified
candidates are interviewed by the nominating commission in a public hearing.
Although the interviews are open to the public, only commissioners are allowed to question the candidates during the
hearing. Instead, members of the public can submit comments and information about any of the judicial candidates via
email to lakejnc@courts.in.gov
All submissions must be received by 4 p.m. Aug. 5 and include the sender's name, email address and phone number.
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Relook at accountability system for judges, says Justice Shah Times of India (Electronic Edition) July 29, 2019 Monday

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Times of India (Electronic Edition)

July 29, 2019 Monday

Ahmedabad Edition

Relook at accountability system for judges, says Justice Shah

BYLINE: Pradeep.Thakur@timesgroup.com

SECTION: TIMES NATION

LENGTH: 383 words

Speaking about the recent allegation of sexual harassment against the Chief Justice of India, former Law Commission
chairman Justice A P Shah said the entire process of handling the complaint was shrouded in secrecy in the name of
protection of judicial independence. He claimed that the last three CJIs violated the principle of no man being a judge
in his own case.
"A permanent employee of the Supreme Court was removed from her post on the flimsy allegation of her having taken a
half-day casual leave, and protesting against her seating arrangement. Her relative was dismissed from the same service
soon thereafter. She made allegations of sexual harassment against the CJI, in response to which there was an unusual
hearing that took place on a Saturday without a petition having been moved," said Justice Shah, who retired as chief
justice of Delhi High Court in 2010 and served as chairman of the Law Commission between 2013 and 2015.
In what was termed a "matter of great public importance touching upon the independence of the judiciary", the person
holding the highest judicial office in the land sat as a judge in his own cause, Justice Shah said. "Three judges attended
that hearing, but the order that emerged was surprisingly signed only by two, with the CJI choosing to abstain," he said
while delivering the Rosalind Wilson Memorial Lecture here on Sunday.
He also questioned the rationale of the apex court's registrar general issuing a public statement that the complaint was
false. Later, a similar statement came from the SC employees' association.
"A retired judge was appointed to examine the conspiracy allegations, but nothing has been heard of it so far," Justice
Shah said while pointing out how the top judiciary ignored the attorney general who had advised the CJI that there
should be an external committee, a recommendation seconded by Justice Chandrachud, a sitting judge of the court.
All this demanded a relook at the accountability system for judges in India, he said. "We need a robust mechanism so
that future incidents are tackled differently and in a better way. Chief justices cannot be made an exception to the
procedure, as unfortunately is the case today. Any accountability mechanism must apply to all judges, regardless of
status or rank," Justice Shah said.

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PLAYERS The Morning Call July 28, 2019 Sunday

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The Morning Call

July 28, 2019 Sunday

FIRST Edition

PLAYERS
SECTION: NEWS; A; Pg. 23

LENGTH: 797 words

HIGHLIGHT: Giordano Kauffman Gunderman Caracciolo Dietrich Reilly

Emil Giordano
Emil Giordano has joined Norris McLaughlin P.A.'s Litigation Practice Group as co-chair where he will focus on
commercial litigation and mediation and arbitration.
Giordano served as a presiding judge on the Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County, Third Judicial District,
from 2004 through 2018. He was Northampton County's first administrative judge of the Orphans County Division,
overseeing estates and trusts of the county, and was named to the Statewide Orphans Court Task Force, an organization
charged with implementing changes to Orphans Court. Giordano was also the first judge in Pennsylvania to institute
guardianship certification requirements for the protection of senior citizens.
As an arbitrator and mediator, Giordano is certified through Harvard Law School Negotiation Institute in Advanced
Mediation, is a fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, and is affiliated with the American Arbitration
Association Mediation.
Giordano earned his J.D. in 1985 from Villanova University School of Law and his bachelor's degree from Moravian
College in 1982.
Asare B. Christian
Dr. Asare Christian has joined the board of directors of Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania. Christian, who specializes in
physical medicine and rehabilitation, is associate outpatient medical director of Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network.
Christian received his degrees from the Medical College of Wisconsin and Harvard School of Public Health.
Krysta Gunderman
and Stephen Kauffman
ASR Media Productions announced that Krysta Gunderman has been named project manager and Stephen Kauffman,
associate director of photography.
Gunderman, a graduate of Bloomsburg University, joins ASR Media from Victaulic Manufacturing where she was a
customer care account representative.
Gunderman's responsibilities as project manager include coordinating and organizing community and corporate events,
client relations and oversight of corporate projects.
Kauffman joins the team with over a decade of experience in video production, including more than three years at
WLVT PBS39. He holds a bachelor's degree in electronic media and a minor in computer science from Kutztown
University. His skills include both producing and editing and is truly in his element behind the camera. Kauffman, a
licensed drone pilot, is known for his impeccable footage of the Lehigh Valley.
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PLAYERS The Morning Call July 28, 2019 Sunday

In his new role, Kauffman will serve as lead camera on location, assist with editing, lighting design, drone piloting,
client interviews and project development.
Rocco Caracciolo
Maser Consulting PA, a multidiscipline consulting and engineering design firm announced that Rocco Caracciolo has
joined the firm as department manager of civil/site development services. With over 28 years of experience and as a
licensed engineer in Pennsylvania, Caracciolo brings expertise in land development, survey, and transportation
engineering to the firm.
Caracciolo's experience includes complete project management, the preparation of land development and subdivision
plan sets for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential projects. His responsibilities include review of zoning
and land development ordinances for compliance with local, county and state regulations, all phases of site development
including analysis, design, permitting, cost estimates, construction inspection, contract administration, and as an expert
witness for all related boards and commissions.
Kellie Dietrich
The Communication Solutions Group, Inc. announced Kellie Dietrich has joined the firm as a public relations associate.
She will write press releases, annual reports, newsletters, social media posts and other content for clients.
Dietrich has been published in The Reading Eagle, Lehigh Valley Style and Lehigh Valley Business. In addition to
journalism, she gained public relations experience during internships at the Lehigh Valley Arts Council and marketing
agency SWBR.
She earned her bachelor's degree in communication from DeSales University in 2017 and served as the college
newspaper's editor-in-chief. With over 200 published articles in her professional and collegiate career, Dietrich writes in
a strong voice whether it is clear and direct for a news story or light and fun for a lifestyle piece.
J.B. Reilly
J.B. Reilly, president and co-founder of City Center Investment Corporation was recently awarded an Entrepreneur of
the Year Award in Greater Philadelphia from Ernst and Young.
Reilly formed CCIC with Joseph V. Topper Jr. in 2011, and the company is developing a $1 billion-plus mixed-use
project that is helping transform downtown Allentown.
Reilly earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Lafayette College and a Juris Doctor degree from Fordham
University's School of Law. He is a certified public accountant.

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Entire episode was shrouded in secrecy: Justice AP Shah on harassment charges against CJI The Times of India (TOI)
July 29, 2019 Monday

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The Times of India (TOI)

July 29, 2019 Monday

Entire episode was shrouded in secrecy: Justice AP Shah on harassment charges

against CJI
BYLINE: Pradeep Thakur

SECTION: INDIA

LENGTH: 538 words

NEW DELHI: Speaking about recent allegation of sexual harassment against the current chief justice of India, former
law commission chairman Justice AP Shah, while delivering a memorial lecture here on Sunday, said the entire process
of handling the complaint was shrouded in secrecy in the name of the protection of judicial independence. The last
three successive Chief Justices violated the principle of no man being a judge in his own case, he said."A permanent
employee of the Supreme Court was removed from her post on the flimsy allegation of her having taken a half-day
casual leave, and protesting against her seating arrangement. Her relative was dismissed from the same service soon
thereafter.
She made allegations of sexual harassment against the Chief Justice of India, in response to which there was an unusual
hearing that took place on a Saturday without a petition having been moved," said Justice Shah, who retired as the chief
justice of Delhi High Court in 2010 and later served as the chairman of the law commission between 2013 and 2015.In
what was termed as a "matter of great public importance touching upon the independence of the Judiciary", the person
holding the highest judicial office in the land sat as a judge in his own cause, Justice Shah observed. "Three judges
attended that hearing, but the order that emerged was surprisingly signed only by two, with the Chief Justice choosing to
abstain," he added.He also questioned the rationale of the apex court Registrar-General issuing a public statement
saying that the complaint was false. Later a similar statement came from the SC employees' association."A retired judge
was appointed to examine the conspiracy allegations, but nothing has been heard of it so far," Justice Shah said, while
pointing out how the top judiciary ignored the attorney general who had advised the Chief Justice that there should be
an external committee, a recommendation which was later seconded by Justice Chandrachud, a sitting judge of the
court."Instead of following this advice, a committee of judges was set up to look into the matter, with the judges being
selected by the Chief Justice himself!", he said, while delivering the Rosalind Wilson Memorial Lecture on "Judging the
Judges: Need for Accountability and Transparency"."The process of inquiry was also questionable: the complainant was
not allowed to be represented by a lawyer or a next friend; a key allegation, that of victimisation, was not referred to this
committee; the in-house process was not explained to the complainant despite her specific request for the same; a copy
of her own evidence was not given to her, and finally she withdrew. An order was eventually passed, but it was given
only to the accused, and not made available to the complainant," Justice Shah said.All this demands a relook at the
accountability system for judges in India, Justice Shah said. "We need a robust mechanism so that future incidents are
tackled differently and in a better way. The chief justices cannot be made an exception to the procedure, as
unfortunately is the case today. Any accountability mechanism must apply to all judges, regardless of status or rank," he
said. For Reprint Rights: timescontent.com

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THE DISTRICTS; Stories of American Justice From the Federal Courts Kirkus Reviews (Print) August 1, 2019,
Thursday

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Kirkus Reviews (Print)

August 1, 2019, Thursday

THE DISTRICTS;
Stories of American Justice From the Federal Courts
SECTION: NONFICTION

LENGTH: 374 words

An in-depth account of the two federal court districts that encompass New York City: the Southern District in
Manhattan and the Eastern District in Brooklyn. Each of the districts is staffed by federal judges nominated by the
White House and the Department of Justice and confirmed by the Senate-as are the prosecutors for each district, known
as the U.S. Attorney. The judges normally serve until retirement, therefore shielding them from replacement based on
partisan politics. The U.S. Attorney, on the other hand, serves at the pleasure of the most recently elected president and
his attorney general. To explore the inner workings of each district, New York City-based reporter Dwyer (American
Warlord: A True Story, 2015), who has contributed to Esquire, the Guardian, VICE, and other international publications,
examines specific criminal cases from these realms, including organized crime, white collar crime (Wall Street activity
as well as specific corporate frauds), illegal narcotics, terrorism, and corruption by government officials (elected and
appointed). As the author points out, at least 90 percent of cases filed by U.S. Attorneys lead to financial settlements
and/or plea bargains.
That means only a small percentage of cases go to trial, some of which involve a jury, others of which are heard only by
a federal judge. For maximum drama-there is plenty of intrigue to be found in these pages-Dwyer focuses mostly on
cases that reached the trial stage. In one of the public corruption cases, the author emphasizes the impact on one female
juror who held out, at least for a while, against her fellow jurors, who wanted to go home after a lengthy trial and
therefore quickly reached a guilty verdict. In every other case, though, Dwyer focuses on the prosecutors, defendants,
defense lawyers, and judges. "If this book has a single premise," writes the author, "it is that the true measure of the
justice within a society can be discovered by stepping into its courts." Occasionally, Dwyer's compare-and-contrast
narrative grows prosaic; nonetheless, this well-documented, timely book will hold readers' attention.

Publication Date: 2019-10-02

Publisher: Knopf

Stage: Adult

ISBN: 978-1-101-94654-1

Price: $27.95

Author: Dwyer, Johnny

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Hagedorn swearing-in illustrates power of appointments Associated Press State & Local July 28, 2019 Sunday 3:10 PM
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Associated Press State & Local

July 28, 2019 Sunday 3:10 PM GMT

Hagedorn swearing-in illustrates power of appointments

BYLINE: By TODD RICHMOND, Associated Press

SECTION: STATE AND REGIONAL

LENGTH: 869 words

DATELINE: MADISON, Wis.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Brian Hagedorn's inauguration as a state Supreme Court justice this week will mark the end of
a legal era and starkly underscore governors' power to reshape Wisconsin courtrooms with like-minded appointees.
Hagedorn will be sworn in Thursday to replace 83-year-old Justice Shirley Abrahamson, the state's longest-serving and
first female justice. A staunch liberal, Abrahamson chose not to seek re-election as she battles cancer. Hagedorn
defeated liberal-backed Appeals Court Judge Lisa Neubauer in April to claim the seat and expand conservatives' control
of the high court to 5-2.
The Hagedorn-Neubauer race, though ultimately settled by voters, pitted two candidates who were initially appointed to
lower courts by governors who appeared to share their ideology. Republican Scott Walker appointed Hagedorn to a spot
on the 2nd District Court of Appeals in 2015. Democrat Jim Doyle appointed Neubauer to the same appeals court in
2007. Legal experts say their path to the courts is emblematic of governors packing the courts with allies, resulting in
judges who produce predictable partisan decisions.
"You'd like to think you've got seven people sitting there and looking over the law and being fairly dispassionate about
it. (Their decision) shouldn't be predictable by someone who knows nothing about the law," said Frank Tuerkheimer, an
emeritus University of Wisconsin-Madison law professor who studies judicial ethics. "As we become more polarized
why shouldn't appointment of judges be polarized, too? I would be surprised if it were otherwise."
The Wisconsin Constitution grants the governor the power to fill vacancies on any court, mirroring the federal system in
which the president appoints federal judges. Unlike lifetime federal appointments, the governor's appointments must run
in the next election to keep the post. But the appointees go into the contests as incumbents, giving them a huge edge in
name recognition and contributions.
Wisconsin has 272 state court judgeships. Governors have made 153 judicial appointments since 2002.
Doyle appointed 66 judges during his two terms, most notably giving Democratic state Rep. Gary Sherman a job as an
appellate judge. Walker appointed 86 judges during his two terms, including handing GOP Attorney General Brad
Schimel a Waukesha County judgeship in November just a day after Schimel conceded defeat in his bid for a second
term.
Walker has also had a huge impact on keeping the Supreme Court in conservative hands.
Besides giving Hagedorn his start as a judge, he appointed Justice Rebecca Bradley to her first job as a judge in
Milwaukee County Circuit Court, then named her as an appellate judge and finally appointed her to the high court in
2015 after Patrick Crooks died in office. Bradley used her incumbency as a springboard to defeat liberal JoAnne
Kloppenburg in 2016 for a 10-year term on the court.
Walker appointed Justice Dan Kelly to the court that same year to replace retiring conservative David Prosser even
though Kelly had never worked as a judge before.
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Kelly and Bradley have gone on to play key roles in several significant rulings. They joined the conservative majority in
two rulings in June that preserved Republican lame-duck laws limiting Democratic Gov. Tony Evers' powers and forced
the state schools superintendent to get the governor's permission before writing policies.
Kelly will face Dane County Circuit Judge Jill Karofsky and Marquette University law professor Ed Fallone in next
spring's elections. The power of incumbency is already coming into play for Kelly; he's built a substantial fundraising
lead over both Karofsky and Fallone.
Evers has made one judicial appointment since taking office in January, picking attorney Rachel Graham to replace
Sherman. Evers has plenty of time to make more appointments if openings present themselves before his first term ends
in 2022.
"If he chooses to name highly ideological Democrats, that will change the philosophy of the courts and bring the
divisiveness of politics further into the (judicial system)," said Howard Schweber, a UW-Madison political scientist who
studies constitutional law and democratic theory.
Turkheimer said judicial elections don't solve the problem because they hinge on campaign contributions, which can
taint the perception of a candidate's impartiality. Governors double as the leaders of their parties, giving them huge
influence in elections as they recruit and promote candidates, Schweber added.
The state could turn to a nonpartisan commission to fill judicial vacancies but that would take a constitutional
amendment stripping the governor of appointment powers. Such amendments must pass the Legislature in consecutive
sessions and a statewide referendum before taking effect, a high bar in such a divisive political climate.
"An extreme level of partisan division is becoming more and more a feature of our politics at every level and it's
spreading into levels where it previously wasn't a major feature. State courts are one of them," Schweber said. "The
question is when will people become tired of this and take action for a different kind of politics?"
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LOAD-DATE: July 29, 2019

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

DOCUMENT-TYPE: InvestigativeEnterprise

PUBLICATION-TYPE: Newswire

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