09/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/11/2024 15:19
Members of the bench, bar, and the public are hereby notified by the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission (the "Commission") that there are nine (9)applicants for the pending vacancy on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia created by the retirement of the Honorable Anita M. Josey-Herring. The Commission will submit the names of three applicants to the President of the United States for his consideration to nominate and appoint a judge for this vacancy. The applicants are:
Hon. Christopher Costa
Hon. Tyrona T. De Witt
Hon. Eric S. Glover
Hon. Sharon E. Goodie
Kathleen M. Konopka, Esq
Hon. Philip A. Medley
Hon. Lloyd U. Nolan, Jr.
Micah Salb, Esq.
Hon. Raquel Trabal
The Commission invites comments by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, regarding the fitness of the above-listed applicants for a judicial position on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Applicants can be evaluated with respect to eight categories:
The Commission has created a web-based survey to facilitate the comment process and posted the applicants' biographical sketches at: www.jnc.dc.gov/page/judicial-officer-applicants. Comments may also be provided by letter and should address the categories above. Letters are to be sent to the Commission via mail (515 5th Street, NW, Suite 235, Washington, DC 20001), email ([email protected]), or fax (202) 879-0755).
All comments submitted to the Commission become part of an applicant's confidential file for two years. They will not be publicly released or provided to the applicant. The content of any comments discussed with an applicant will not reveal the source of such comment absent written consent by the individual providing the comment.
Any technical problems or questions should be directed to the Commission at (202) 879-0477 or [email protected].
Members of the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission
The Honorable Marie C. Johns
PPC-Leftwich
1400 K Street, NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005-2403
(202) 434-9124
[email protected]
Benjamin F. Wilson, Esq.
7825 Orchid Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20012
(202) 657-2534
[email protected]
Addy R. Schmitt, Esq.
Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP
1775 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 650
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 617-5791
[email protected]
Vincent H. Cohen, Jr., Esq.
Dechert LLP
1900 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-1110
(202) 261-3432
[email protected]
Yaida O. Ford, Esq.
Ford Law Pros P.C.
1001 L Street, SE
Washington, DC, 20003
(202) 792-4946
[email protected]
The Honorable Linda W. Cropp
4001 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 726-0505
[email protected]
The Honorable Tanya S. Chutkan
United States District Court
for the District of Columbia
United States Courthouse
333 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 354-3390
[email protected]