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WITHDRAWAL SHEET
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[JUDICIAL SELECTIONS: FEDERAL JUDICIAL
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AGENDA
RE 8/16/84 MEETING (W/NOTATIONS)
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REPORT
RE TENTH CIRCUIT (PARTIAL)
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QUESTIONNAI FEDERAL JUDICIARY ADVISORY
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PANEL FOR FLORIDA: PERSONAL DATA
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR LAWYERS (PAGE
1, PARTIAL)
Freedom of Information Act - [5 U.S.C. 552(b)]
B-1 National security classified information [(b)(1) of the FOIA]
B-2 Release would disclose internal personnel rules and practices of an agency [(b)(2) of the FOIA]
B-3 Release would violate a Federal statute [(b)(3) of the FOIA]
B-4 Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
B-6 Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy [(b)(6) of the FOIA]
B-7 Release would disclose information compiled for law enforcement purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
B-8 Release would disclose information concerning the regulation of financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
B-9 Release would disclose geological or geophysical information concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
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FG050
THE WHITE HOUSE
PE002-01
WASHINGTON
FGOIT
FG053
August 15, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
EDWIN MEESE III
JAMES A. BAKER III
FRED F. FIELDING
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL CAROL E. DINKINS
D. LOWELL JENSEN
HAROLD J. "TEX" LEZAR
M.B. OGLESBY
MARGARET TUTWILER
FROM:
JOHN S. HERRINGTON
SUBJECT:
JUDICIAL SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING
AUGUST 16, 1984
Per the attached, please include Morris Sheppard Arnold on the
Cruments
agenda for Thursday's meeting. Congressman Ed Bethune and
Congressman John Hammerschmidt have recommended Mr. Arnold for
the Western District of Arkansas.
Thank you.
natebook Filed Oversinge attachment #9763
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E.O. 13233
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STATUS REPORT ON CIRCUIT COURT VACANCIES
We have tentatively selected candidates for 10 of the 11
Circuit Court vacancies the President may fill this year. Set
forth below is a list of all circuit court vacancies and the
names of individuals tentatively selected as candidates to
fill those vacancies. Asterisks denote candidacies that are
items for discussion this week.
Court
Vacancies
Candidate
D.C. Circuit
1
Paul Bator
1st Circuit
2
Judge Juan R. Torruella
2nd Circuit
2
None selected
3rd Circuit
2
Judge Carol Los Mansmann *
4th Circuit
1
Emory R. Sneeden
5th Circuit
2
Edith Jones
6th Circuit
4
Judge Ted Milburn
7th Circuit
2
Frank Easterbrook
8th Circuit
1
None selected
9th Circuit
5
Judge Cynthia Holcomb Hall
Former Congressman Wiggins
10th Circuit
2
Stephen Williams *
THIRD CIRCUIT
Currently, there are two vacancies on the Third Circuit;
however, at least one more vacancy is anticipated to- occur
this year. We have made preliminary selections of U.S.
District Court Judge Carol Los Mansmann (W.D. Penn.) and Faith
Whittlesey as candidates to fill the existing vacancies on
this court. Jane R. Roth, wife of Delaware Senator William
Roth, has also indicated an interest in appointment to this
court. The Department of Justice can report its views on Ms.
Roth's qualifications.
JANE RICHARDS ROTH
Home Address:
Office Address:
2206 ld-Kennett Road
One Rodney Square
Wilmington, DE 19807
P. O. Box 551
(302) 656-8755
Wilmington, DE 19899
(302) 658-6541
Attorney, Member of the Delaware State and American
Bar Associations
Member of the firm of Richards, Layton & Finger
1973 to Present
Associate with Richards, Layton & Finger
1965 to 1973
General civil litigation with emphasis on
defense of medical malpractice cases. Civil
litigation experience in United States District
Court for the District of Delaware, Delaware
Superior Court, Delaware Family Court. Appellate
experience in Delaware Supreme Court, Third
Circuit Court of Appeals.
I have assumed full responsibility for litigation
of major civil cases, including direction of
discovery and pretrial preparation, settlement
negotiations, briefing and argument of pretrial
and summary judgment motions, and conduct of the
trial.
In appellate proceedings, I have researched,
briefed and argued civil appeals before the
Delaware Supreme Court and the Third Circuit Court
of Appeals, and have assumed the lead role in
briefing and argument of appeals in multiple party
situations.
In 1978, my name was one of six included on the
list of candidates for Associate Justice of the
Delaware Supreme Court, submitted by the Delaware
Judicial Nominating Commission to the Governor.
Member, Superior Court Civil Case Backlog Committee;
Member, Superior Court Medical Malpractice Advisory
Committee; Member, Delaware Bar Association Committees
on Litigation, Medical-Legal/Dental-Legal Relations,
and World Peace Through Law (Chairman, 1980).
I have lectured on legal and medical-legal matters
at Delaware Law School (Seminar on Professional
Medical Liability), at the Delaware Bar Association
CLE Program on Medical Malpractice, and before
JANE RICHARDS ROTH
professional and community groups, including
the Delaware Society of Radiologic Technicians,
the Delaware Chapter of the American Cancer
Society, and the surgical and anesthesia
residents at the Wilmington Medical Center.
1956 to 1962, employed as a clerk/typist and administrative
assistant with the Foreign Service of the U.S. Depart-
ment of State.
Stationed in Tehran, Iran, 1957-59;
Salisbury, Rhodesia, 1960-61; and
Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, 1961-62.
Born June 16, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Married October 9, 1965 in Wilmington, Delaware, to William V.
Roth, Jr.
Two children, William V: Roth, III, born October 19, 1966; and
Katharine K. Roth, born August 18, 1969.
Education
High School: The Madeira School, Greenway, Virginia, 1952
College: B.A., Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, 1956
major in History of Art. Spent the academic year
1954-55 with the Smith College Junior Year in France
Law School: LLB cum laude, Harvard Law School, 1965
Member, Board of Directors, The Speakman Co., Wilmington, Delaware
Member, Board of Directors, Associated Harvard Alumni, 1980-82
Member, Council of the Harvard Law School Association, 1976-79
Vice President, Harvard Law School Association of Delaware, 1980-
Area Representative for Delaware, The Madeira School
Member, Advisory Board, University of Delaware, College of
Marine Studies
Member, Board of Directors, University of Delaware Library
Associates
President, Delaware Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, 1972
to present
OUT
OF
THE
WHITE
SEVENTH CIRCUIT
Senator Lugar is considering whether to recommend Indiana
Court of Appeals Judge V. Sue Shields to fill the vacancy on
the Seventh Circuit created by the retirement of Judge Pell of
Indiana. Judge Shields, 45, has served on the Indiana Court
of Appeals since 1978. From 1965 to 1978, she served on the
Hamilton County Superior Court (trial court of general juris-
diction), where she enjoyed a reputation for being an excellent
trial judge who was fair, able to handle complex cases, and
able to obtain settlements when appropriate.
Calls made by Justice in 1983 concerning Judge Shields as a
candidate for the vacancy that existed then on the Southern
District of Indiana revealed that although most people regard
her as generally "conservative to moderate," some consider her
too ready to reverse convictions in criminal cases. Justice's
review of her reported decisions indicates some cause for
concern on criminal issues, although her decisions in the
areas of labor and business law are reported as being consis-
tent with this Administration's philosophy. Judge Shields
lacks Federal experience, and some have expressed concern
about her readiness to handle the heavier workload she would
face on the Federal bench. Nevertheless, she is widely
considered to be qualified for the Seventh Circuit.
The Department of Justice will conduct a personal interview
with Judge Shields on Tuesday, August 14. Justice will report
further at the Thursday meeting.
SHIELDS, V. Sue (Judge, Hamilton County Superior
Court) Elected to term beginning Jan 1, 1965. Current
term expires Dec 31, 1982. Born Wilmore Kentucky Jan
1, 1939 to Ralph W. and Virginia June Ballard Blodgett.
Married William Edward Shields Sept 30, 1961. Sons
Gregory William Sept 22, 1969 and Bradley William Feb
3, 1971. Methodist. Educated at Ball State University
A.B. 1959 and Indiana University LL.B. with honors
1961. Staff member Law Journal. Member Pi Gamma
Mu and Order of the Coif. Admitted to practice Indiana
1961.
With the Office of the Internal Revenue Service Re-
gional Counsel 1961 and Office of the Indiana Attorney
General 1962-64. Member Indiana Lawyers Commission
Board of Directors (Secretary), Indiana Judges' Associa-
tion Board of Managers (Co-chairman Judicial Reform
Committee), Indiana Judicial Center Board of Managers,
Hamilton County, Indiana State and American Bar As-
sociations. Republican.
Office: Courthouse, Noblesville 46060.
Telephone: (317) 773-6110.
THE AMERICAN BENCH-1979
NINTH CIRCUIT
Senator Paul Laxalt has requested that we proceed this year on
Nevada lawyer Melvin Theodore Brunetti as a candidate for
appointment to the Ninth Circuit. Justice will report on its
review of Brunetti's qualifications.
BIOGRAPHY
MELVIN THEODORE BRUNETTI
402 N. Division Street (office address)
6 Comstock Circle
(home address)
Carson City, NV 89701
Social Security No.
Born:
,
Reno, Nevada
Marital Status:
Married; Gail Diane (Ferguson) Brunetti, Occupation,
Housewife, one prior marriage ended in divorce.
Children:
Bradley Brunetti, age 20
Student
nancy Mardon-25-
Causer ats-
Melvin T. Brunetti, Jr., age 17-1/2
Student
Parents:
Frank A. and Nancy M. (Sanna) Brunetti
2110 Ponderosa Drive
Sparks, Nevada
Both born in Reno, Nevada.
Grandparents:
Joseph and Mary Brunetti
Salvatore Sanna; Henry Lauretti (stepgrandfather)
and Teresa Lauretti. All immigrants from Italy.
Military Service:
Nevada Army National Guard
1955-1956, Honorable Discharge
Serial No. 28761688
Education:
Grade School; Reno and Sparks, Nevada.
High School; Sparks High School, Sparks, Nevada. Graduated 1951.
Work Experience Prior to Law School:
1953-1954
White Clover Dairy. Sparks, Nevada. Milk Route Driver.
1954-55
(Approx.)
June, 1958
Minden Cooperative Creamery, Minden, Nevada. Reno
Operations Manager. (White Clover sold to Minden Coop.)
(Approx.)
January, 1958-
January, 1960
James Canyon Ranch, Genoa, Nevada. General Operations
Manager.
January, 1960-
June, 1960
James Canyon Ranch, Reno, Nevada. Accountant part time while
attending University of Nevada Reno full time.
.960-1961
Challenge Butter Company, San Francisco, California. Milk
route driver and clerk for J.C. Penneys part time during law school.
(Approx.)
February, 1961-
March, 1964
Arthur Young & Co., San Francisco, California. Accounting
clerk in tax department, accounting and tax returns part time
and full time summer during law school.
Attended University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada; 1951-1953 (full
time electrical engineering student); Night School 1953-1960
(accounting), January-June, 1960 (accounting/pre-law).
Hastings College of Law, University of California, San Francisco,
California (J.D., 1964).
Professional Associations:
Admitted State Bar of Nevada, 1964
Member, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, 1965
State Bar of Nevada, President 1984-1985
State Bar of Nevada, Board of Governors, 1975-1985
Member, American Bar Association, Sections of Real Property.
Probate and Trust Law, General Practice, Economics of Law
Practice and Litigation
Member, Washoe County Bar Association
Member, First Judicial District Bar Association
Member, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Member, Northern Nevada Trial Lawyers Association
Law Practice:
September, 1964/
December 31, 1969
Vargas, Bartlett & Dixon, 201 W. Liberty St., Reno, Nevada 89501.
Litigation, corporate, business practice.
January, 1970/
Present
Allison, Brunetti, MacKenzie, Hartman, Soumbeniotis & Russell, Ltd.,
(formerly: Allison, Brunetti, MacKenzie & Taylor, Ltd.; Laxalt,
Berry & Allison; Laxalt, Bell, Berry. Allison & LeBaron) 402 N.
Division St., Carson City. Nevada 89701. Corporate, business, real
estate and related litigation administrative law practice.
Representative Clients Personally Previously and Presently Represented:
Public Employees Retirement System of Nevada
Nevada National Bank
Nevada State Board of Accountancy
Occidental Land, Inc.
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Firemans Fund Insurance Co.
Hughes Nevada Operations (Robert Maheau)
Teamsters Pension Fund (Las Vegas Ice Palace bankruptcy)
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C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed of gift.
TENTH CIRCUIT
There are now three vacancies on this court, two omnibus
judgeships and one created by the retirement as of August 31
of Judge Robert H. McWilliams of Colorado. We had tentatively
selected Stephen F. Williams to fill one omnibus vacancy;
however, that selection was placed on hold until this week.
Senator Armstrong has recommended Judge John P. Moore of the
District of Colorado for appointment to this Circuit;
Representatives Hank Brown, Ken Kramer, Dan Schaefer, and
James V. Hansen have recommended Chief U.S. District Judge
Sherman G. Finesilver (also of Colorado). An additional
candidate is Colorado Supreme Court Justice William Erickson.
Judge Moore, 49, is a former Attorney General of Colorado and
a former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge. President Reagan appointed
him to the district court in July 1982. Justice states that a
preliminary review of Judge Moore's reported decisions indicate
his judicial philosophy is compatible with the President's.
Justice will be able to report fully on its views on Judge
Moore in Thursday's meeting.
Judge Finesilver, 56, has served on the district court since
President Nixon appointed him in 1971, and served on the state
bench in Colorado for the seventeen years before that.
Justice's review of Judge Finesilver's articles and reported
b(b)
decisions showed that he is a "hardliner" on crime, but that
he is relatively moderate on civil rights issues. Justice
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Justice has expressed particular concerns over Judge Finesil-
ver's analysis of constitutional rights in Foe V. Vanderhoof,
389 F. Supp. 947 (D. Colo. 1975). In Foe, Judge Finesilver
declared unconstitutional a Colorado statute which required
parental consent before an unmarried minor could obtain an
abortion, and stated that "the right to privacy as expounded
in Roe and Doe to include a decision to terminate a pregnancy
extends to minors." 389 F. Supp. at 953. Additionally, the
judge referred to parents in Foe as "third parties" who should
not have "exclusive control over the activities of minors in
this area," 389 F. Supp. at 956. Based on an analysis of
Judge Finesilver's writings, Justice has concluded that he is
not a suitable candidate for the Tenth Circuit.
Justice William H. Erickson, 60, was admitted to the Colorado
bar in 1951 and practiced law in Denver until his appointment
to the Supreme Court in 1971. Justice will be able to advise
more fully on Erickson's qualifications in Thursday's meeting.
Resume
of
Stephen F. Williams
Address:
University of Colorado School of Law
Boulder, Colorado 80309
Telephone: (303) 492-8262 or
(303) 492-8047
Vital Statistics:
Born 1936; married 1966; five children
Education:
B.A., Yale University, 1958 (Magna cum Laude)
J.D., Harvard Law School, 1961 (Magna cum Laude)
(Law Review)
Employment:
1969-present:
Professor of Law, University of Colorado
(1969-1976: Associate Professor of Law,
University of Colorado)
Courses: Current: Property, Oil & Gas Law,
Administrative Law, Law and Economics,
Land Use Planning Law
Past: Public Lands, Wills & Trusts,
Estate Planning, Water Law, Civil
Procedure, Evidence, Environmental
Law
1979-80:
Visiting Professor and Fellow in Law and
Economics, University of Chicago Law School
1975-76:
Visiting Professor, UCLA School of Law
1966-69:
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District
of New York
Specialty: Securities Fraud
1962-66:
Associate, Debevoise, Plimpton, Lyons & Gates
Nature of Work: General corporate and litigation
(the latter primarily work on
defense of a suit under Section
7 of the Clayton Act)
1961-62:
U.S. Army, Reserve Unit on Active Duty
Stephen F. Williams
Resume
Page 2
Activities:
Member, American Law Institute, Colorado
and Boulder County Bar Associations
Consultant, 1974-76, Administrative Conference
of the United States
Participation in various local civic activities -
Boulder Area Growth Study Commission, Historic
Boulder, Plan Boulder
Publications:
Severance Taxes: The Supreme Court's Role in
Preserving a National Common Market for
Energy Supplies, 53 Colo. L. Rev. 281 (1982).
"Liberty" in the Due Process Clauses of the
Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments: The Intentions
of the Framers, 53 Colo. L. Rev. 117 (1981)
An Energy Policy Perspective on Solar Hot Water
Equipment Mandates, 2 UCLA J. of Env. Law
& Policy 135 (1981).
Implied Covenants in Oil and Gas Leases: Some
General Principles, 29 Kansas L. Rev. 153 (1981).
Getting Downtown--Relief of Highway Congestion
Through Pricing, Regulation (Mar/Apr 1981)
PP. 45-50.
The Static Conception of the Common Law: A
Comment, 9 J. Leg. Stud. 277 (1980).
Implied Covenants for Development and
Exploration in Oil & Gas Leases--The
Determination of Profitability, 27 Kan. L.
Rev. 443 (1979).
Solar "Access" and Property Rights: A Maverick
Analysis, 11 Conn. L. Rev. 430 (1979).
Pollution Control: Taxes V. Regulation
(International Institute for Economic
Research Original Paper 23, August 1979).
Review of Horwitz's Transformation of American
Law, 25 UCLA L. Rev. 1187 (1978).
Running Out: The Problem of Exhaustible
Resources, 7 J. Leg. Stud. 165 (1978).
Stephen F. Williams
Resumé
Page 3
Subjectivity, Expression & Privacy: Problems
of Aesthetic Regulation, 62 Minn. L. Rev. 1
(1977).
"Hybrid Rulemaking" Under the Administrative
Procedure Act: A Legal and Empirical
Analysis, 42 U. Chi. L. Rev. 401 (1975).
Review of Posner's Economic Analysis of Law,
45 U. Colo. L. Rev. 437-53 (1974).
Optimizing Water Use: The Return Flow Issue,
44 U. Colo. L. Rev. 301 (1973).
Publications
forthcoming:
Liberty and Property: The Problem of Government
Benefits, in 12 J. of Legal Studies
(1983).
Publications
in process:
Book review of two recent books on natural gas
and oil policy, for the Texas Law Review.
The Requirement of Beneficial Use as a Cause
of Waste in Water Resource Development,
tentatively accepted by Natural Resources
Journal for April 1983 publication.
Analysis of Sporhase V. Nebraska for the
Supreme Court Economic Review
Chapter on energy problems for European University
Institute's project on "European Legal
Integration and the American Federal
Experience".
Article on history and original purpose of the
Standard State Zoning Enabling Act.
Article on certain technical problems associated
with "unitization" of oil and gas interests.
JOHN PORFILIO MOORE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Personal Data
Home address:
245 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, Colorado 80224
Home phone:
303-333-6044
Office phone: 303-844-6346
FTS 564-6346
Born in Denver, Colorado, October 14, 1934. Son of
Edward A. Porfilio (deceased July, 1940) and Caroline
Carbone Moore. Adopted by Robert M. Moore in 1948. Pobert
and Caroline divorced in 1959.
Married Theresa (Terri) L. Moore, December 28, 1983. Three
children from prior marriage: Edward Miles, 24; Joseph
Arthur, 21; and Jeanne Kathryn, 20. Step-daughter - Katrina
Smith, 10. Lived in Aurora, Colorado, 15 years; Denver,
Colorado 34 years.
Personal interests include photography, gourmet cooking,
reading, music, travel, theater, and sports of all kinds.
Health status, excellent.
Representative Affiliations, Past and Present
Member of the bars of the United States Supreme Court;
Supreme Court of Colorado; Court of Appeals for the
Tenth Circuit; United States District Court for the
District of Colorado
Alpha Sigma Phi, social fraternity
Phi Delta Phi, legal fraternity
Kiwanis International (Past President)
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Board of Managers, Aurora, Colorado, YMCA
Career Service Commission, Aurora, Colorado
Republican Committeeman, Arapahoe County, Colorado
Colorado Commission on Interstate Cooperation
State Council on Criminal Justice
National Conference of Attorneys General (Chairman Western
Conference, 1974)
Governor's Committee on Ethics (Chairman)
Denver, Colorado, and American Bar Associations
Adult Choir, Church of the Risen Christ (soloist)
Personal Life Experiences
Lettered in three sports in high school (football captain
and "Player of the Year" in 1951)
Assistant Manager, baseball team, Stanford University 1953
Member of college and church choirs for more than 22 years
Student government officer in both high school and law
school
Coached boys' flag football
Co-founder of a charitable foundation providing education
for learning disabled children
Advisor to an association for retarded children
Advisor to center for troubled teenagers
Delegate to International Conference, Atlantic Alliance of
Young Political Leaders, Paris 1974
Campaigned for statewide political office (lost)
Education
Primary - Denver Public Schools
Secondary - Colorado Military Academy
University - Stanford University, 1952-54
University of Denver, 1954-56, BA in Chemistry
1956
University of Denver, College of Law, 1956-59
LLB 1959
Pre-Professional Work Experience
Summer and part-time employment from age of 14 as a
gardener, handyman, farm worker, laborer, service station
attendant, hospital orderly, bookkeeper, car rental agent,
bill collector, process server, and warehouseman.
Professional Work History
Deputy Clerk and Law Clerk, Superior Court, Denver,
1957-1959
Associate, Carbone & Walsmith, Denver, 1959-1962
Assistant Attorney General, Colorado 1962-1967
Deputy Attorney General, Colorado 1967-1972
Attorney General (by appointment), Colorado 1972-1975
United States Bankruptcy Judge, District of Colorado,
January 15, 1975, to July 1, 1982
United States District Judge, District of Colorado,
July 2, 1982, to present
-2-
Professional Work Experience
Private legal practice was general in nature dealing
principally in wills and estates, personal injury and
contract litigation, and individual taxation. Some work in
corporate, criminal, and agricultural law.
With the Colorado Attorney General's office, assigned
originally to the legislative drafting office, then to
criminal appeals, various administrative and regulatory
agencies, handling both advice and litigation. Partic-
ipated in major litigation in state and federal courts,
involving civil rights and governmental issues of all kinds.
Instructed criminal law in the Colorado Law Enforcement
Training Academy. Served as a member of a special bar
association committee for the drafting of rules of criminal
procedure.
As attorney general initiated administrative reforms carried
out by successor; formed a specialized task force for
investigation and prosecution of organized crime; initiated
creative consumer oriented programs; initiated various
legislative measures in both criminal and civil law. Chaired
a special committee on computerized informational systems
for the criminal justice system.
As a United States Bankruptcy Judge, lectured at law schools
and bar seminars. Served in the District of New Mexico and
the District of Utah by special assignment of the Chief
Judge of the Tenth Circuit.
As a United States District Judge, presided over a number of
complex and important civil and criminal cases. Because of
the demands of office, other activities have not been
undertaken.
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CHIEF JUDGE SHERMAN G. FINESILVER
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Judge Finesilver has been in the judiciary since 1955, serving as a federal
district judge since 1971 and previously, as a Colorado State district and
county judge. He was first appointed as a judge at the age of 26.
JUDICIAL AND LEGAL POSITIONS
April 8, 1982-present
Chief Judge, United States District Court (Colorado)
1971-April 7, 1982
District Judge, United States District Court (Colorado)
1962-1971
District Judge, Second Judicial District of Colorado
1955-1962
Judge, County Court, Denver, Colorado
1952-1955
Assistant City Attorney of Denver, Colorado
EDUCATION - HONORARY DEGREES AND FELLOWSHIPS
1949
B.A., University of Colorado
1952
J.D., University of Denver College of Law
1970
Honorary LL.D. - Honorary Doctorate of Laws, Gallaudet
College, Washington, D.C.
1981
Honorary LL.D. - Honorary Doctorate of Laws,
Metropolitan State College, Denver, Colorado
1981
Selected as Honorary Fellow, American College of Legal
Medicine, Chicago, for pioneering work in legal-
medical field (swine flu litigation). Only eleventh
person in history of college to be so honored.
1983
LL.D (HONORARY), New York Law School, New York
CAREER RELATED ACTIVITIES
1981-1983
Appointed to Presidential Commission on Drunk Driving
1976-1980
Appointed by the Chief Justice of the United States
as one of the 12 federal judges to study qualifications
of attorneys to practice in federal courts.
1960-present
Co-chairman, American Citizenship Committee of the
Colorado Bar Association
1970-1971
Chairman, American Citizenship Committee, American
Bar Association
1977-present
Faculty: Advocacy Institute, United States Attorney
General - a training program for United
States Attorneys and their assistants
Seminar for new Federal Judges, Federal
Judicial Center, Washington, D.C.
Public Defenders Institute, San Antonio, Texas.
1971-present
Adjunct Professor: University of Denver, College of Law
Faculty: National College of the Judiciary, Reno, Nevada
1977-1980
Board of Visitors of the Law School of Brigham Young
University, Provo, Utah
1944-1954
Denver Opportunity School, taught citizenship to foreign
born students desiring United States citizenship
1958-1962
Consultant, United States Department of Health,
Education and Welfare
Lecturer at national seminars in legal, medical, and social welfare
subjects. Recently addressed cadets at United States Air Force Academy and
students at Universities and colleges.
Holds membership in American, Colorado and Denver Bar Associations.
HONORS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION
1979
Inspector General Honorary 33° Scottish Rite
1976-1980
Who's Who in America
1976
Service to Mankind Award - Sertoma International
1970
Honorary Doctorate of Laws, Gallaudet College,
Washington, D. C. "for distinguished contributions
to legal rights of Deaf in America."
1974
Certificate of Commendation "in recognition of his
significant contributions to the nation's highway
safety," United States Secretary of Transportation.
1972
Gallery of Fame "in recognition of judicial accom-
plishments," Denver Post
1972
Medallion for "Outstanding Service by a Non-Handicapped
Person to the Physically Disabled," National
Paraplegia Foundation.
1969
Honored for "furthering the American Way of Life,"
Freedoms Foundation, Gettysberg, Pa.
1968
Award of Merit, Law Day, American Bar Association.
1968
Distinguished Public Service Award for "significant and
valued contributions to enrichment of retirement living,"
American Assoc. of Retired Persons, Washington, D. C.
1968
Received First National Distinguished Service Award
National Association of the Deaf, Washington, D. C.
1967
Gallery of Fame for outstanding humanitarian services
and for work in judicial and civic affairs, Denver Post
1967
Awarded rank and decoration of Knight Commander of
Court of Honor, (K.C.C.H.)
1967
Person of the Year Award for significant contributions
in the judicial field and social welfare and "for
uncompromising devotion to those community and
national endeavors designed to eradicate disease and
improve the human condition", American Medical Center (JCR
1964
Honorary Membership for "distinguished contributions to
the deaf of America", National Fraternal Society of Deaf
1962
Special Citation for Preservation of Dignity of Indi-
vidual Citizen, North American Judges Association
1960
Paul Gray Hoffman Award, for "distinguished service
to highway safety", Automotive Safety Foundation,
Washington, D. C.
1959
Gallery of Fame for developing first driver improvement
program in Colorado for traffic violators - Denver Post
1958
Outstanding Colorado Young Man Under 35 Years of Age -
Junior Chamber of Commerce
CIVIC AND GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
1976-1980
Chairman, Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award,
Commission on Community Relations, Denver.
1968-1977
National leadership in meeting the safety, legal
rights, and employment needs of deaf, handicapped
and elderly persons, directed national seminars in
these fields.
1972
Member, Task Force, White House Conference on Aging.
1969-1972
Member, Advisory Committee, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration, United States Department of
Transportation.
1969-1971
Director - Denver Driver Improvement School.
1970
Chairman, Ad Hoc Committee on Effective Adjudication
of Traffic Offenses, United States Department of
Transportation.
1967
Chairman, Denver Citizenship Day
1967
Author, Model Law for Interpreters in Court Proceedings.
1964 and 1980
Chairman, Law Day - Denver and Colorado Bar Associations.
Has been instrumental in legislation in fields of effective court
administration, organ transplants, and legal rights of deaf and physically
handicapped.
NON-PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORSHIPS
1960-1972
Trustee, American Medical Center, Denver.
1960-1971
Chairman, Governor's Advisory Committee on Highway
Safety.
1968-1971
Director, National Council of Organizations Serving
the Deaf.
1966-1969
Director, Goodwill Industries.
1966-1968
Member, Task Force on Aging, Metropolitan Council on
Community Service.
1964-1968
Advisor, Parents Without Partners.
1962-1966
Director, Colorado Hearing Society.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERESTS
1955-1965
Developed Model Safety Programs for Adult Deaf Drivers,
Older Drivers and Handicapped Drivers. (Instituted
nationally and located in over twenty localities)
1955-1965
Developed programs dealing with legal rights of the
deaf and physically impaired. His study and
scholarship has had national impact.
1965-1980
Developed and Chaired Court Visitation Programs Under
Bar Auspices for Youth
1970
Developed Model Law Day Program, Honored by ABA and
Freedoms Foundation
1974
Authored Model Court Interpreter's Law. Adopted in
Colorado and many states.
MAJOR PUBLICATIONS
1980
Update on Federal Rules of Evidence and New Approaches
to Hearsay Rule, Federal Judicial Genter, Washington,
D. C.
1980
Your Honor, New Age Magazine, Washington, D. C.
1975-1979
Numerous Articles for Lawyers and Judges, Federal
Judicial Center.
1979
Federal Rules of Evidence in Patent Proceedings,
ABA Chicago, Ill.
1978
Judicial Techniques to Effectively Manage Trials,
Federal Judicial Center.
1977
Tension Between Practical and Theoretical Legal
Education, Brigham Young University, Law Review
1977
Study Outline for Judges/Lawyers on New Biology:
Organ Transplants, Euthanasia, Abortion, Genetic
Screening, National College of Judiciary, Reno, Nevada
1977
Selected Notes for New Federal Judges, Federal Judicial
Center, Washington, D. C.
1976
Perspectives on Federal Rules of Evidence, Federal
Public Defenders Institute.
1974
Contributing author - Epilepsy Rehabilitation -
Chapter on Legal Aspects of Epilepsy, Little
Brown & Co.
1973
Democracy is a Pyramid: Each Must Add His Grain of
Sand! New Age Magazine, Washington, D. C. Nov.
1970
Study on Drivers Records, Licensing Requirements and
Insurability of Physically Impaired Drivers, U. S.
Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
1970
Timely Tips When Disaster Strikes - No Second Chance.
Howard Warren Publishers.
1969
Organ Transplants: The Crying Need for Multi-Discipline
Responsibility, Trial Magazine, American Trial
Lawyers Association, Boston.
1969
Organ Transplants - Modern Miracles - Legal and Medical
Challenge, Denver Medical Bulletin.
1968
To Violate the Law is to Trample on the Blood of Our
Fathers, Law Day, Congressional Record.
1968
Author, Model Law for Interpreters in Court Proceedings.
1968
The Meaning of Goodwill, Ability Counts, Not Disability,
Vital Speeches Magazine XXXIV.
1969
Handbook, Protect Your Life - Wise Words for Women.
Howard Warren Publishers, Gross and Dunlap Publisher.
1966
The Kids I See in Traffic Court, Classmate Magazine
August (Methodist Church).
1965
Contributing Editor, Teaching Driver and Traffic
Safety Education, American Automobile Association,
McGraw Hill.
1964
Deaf Driver in United States, Driver Records and
Safety Education, Department of Health, Education
and Welfare.
1962
They Can't Hear But They Get the Message, Traffic
Safety Magazine, August.
MAJOR PUBLICATIONS - continued
1960
Contributing Editor, Lawyer's Cooperative Publishing
Co., Rochester, N. Y.
1958
Justice, Though Due to the Accused, Is Also Due the
Accuser, Vital Speeches Magazine XXVI.
1958
Driver Education - Is It a Frill? Traffic Safety
Magazine, Nov.
1958
Menace of the Drunk Driver, Vital Speeches Magazine, XII.
Has authored articles OR legal, judicial and social welfare subjects
appearing in professional journals and national and international publications.
FAMILY
Judge Finesilver was born in Denver, Colorado on October 1, 1927. He
is married to Annette (Warren) Finesilver (University of Colorado 1953-1954).
Annette is a Real Estate Agent with Moore and Company, Denver, Colorado.
She served as the Executive Director of the 1980 Health Fair, a statewide
health screening program sponsored by Channel 9, KBTV, Denver, Colorado. She
also served as initial chairperson of the Mayor's Commission of the Disabled
and serves on many social service and human relations boards.
Son
- Jay graduated from the University of Denver College of
Law, June, 1980; served as law clerk for Judge Harlington
Wood, U. S. Court of Appeals, and is currently employed
by Rothgerber, Appel & Powers, Denver, Colorado.
Son
- Steve is a teacher-and coach, Montbello High School,
Denver Public Schools.
Daughter - Susan attends University of Kentucky and served a one-
year commitment in Vista, an action government program.
HOBBIES
Stream fishing, amateur radio, flower gardening with artificial lights.
Mailing address: Chief Judge Sherman G. Finesilver
ROOM C-224, U. S. Courthouse
1929 Stout Street
Denver, Colorado 80294
Phone: (303) 837-4151
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THE AMERICAN BENCH 1979
ERICKSON, William H. (Associate Justice, Colorado
Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice 1975-76, Vice
Supreme Court) Appointed by governor to term begin-
Chairman Committee on Implementation of Standards
ning Feb 1971. Retained 1974, term expires 1984. Born
for Criminal Justice 1970-76, Chairman Committee to
Denver Colorado May 11, 1924 to Arthur X. and Virgin-
Implement the Standards for Criminal Justice for the
ia Hurt Erickson. Married Doris Rogers Dec 24, 1945.
Tenth Circuit since 1969, Institute of Judicial Adminis-
Children Barbara Ann Nov 3, 1954, Virginia Lee Sept 17,
tration's Advisory Committee for the Promulgation of
1957, Stephen Arthur Dec 30, 1960 and William Taylor
Juvenile Justice Standards since 1971) Bar Associations.
July 12, 1968. Presbyterian. Educated at Colorado
Chairman Supreme Court's Task Force Colorado Com-
School of Mines P.E. 1947, University of Michigan 1949
mission on Criminal Justice Standards and Goals. Su-
and University of Virginia LL.B. 1950 J.D. 1950. Mem-
preme Court Representative Committee to Study Jury
ber Order of the Coif. Admitted to practice Colorado
Selection Methods and Uniform Instructions in Criminal
1951, U.S. District Court for Colorado 1951, U.S. Courts
Cases 1971-72. Supreme Court Representative Commit-
of Appeals Tenth 1952, Ninth 1963 and Fourth 1966
tee on Colorado Uniform Jury Instructions 1971-72.
Circuits and U.S. Supreme Court 1953. In legal practice
Member American Law Institute (Member Council since
at Denver 1951-70.
1972), American Judicature Society (Board of Directors
Author "The Supreme Court's Impact on Criminal
1973-76), International Society of Barristers (President
Law in the 1971-72 Term of Court" 8 International Soci-
1970-71, Board of Governors 1968-71, State Chairman
ety of Barristers Quarterly 1, Jan 1973; "The Right of a
1969, Editor of the Quarterly 1968), National Associa-
Speedy Trial: Standards for Its Implementation" 10
tion of Defense Lawyers in Criminal Cases (Director
Houston L. Rev. 2, Jan 1973; "The Finality of a Plea of
1970-71), National Advisory Council Practising Law In-
Guilty" 48 Notre Dame Lawyer 835, 1973; "The History
stitute 1969-72 and Scribes (Director and Vice President)
of the Tripod of Justice" 64 Military L. Rev. 1974; "An
1974-76. Active in court reform. Named by President
Overview of the ABA Standards" 12 The American
Richard M. Nixon as Chairman of the National Commis-
Criminal L. Rev. 2, 1975; "Monitoring and Updating the
sion for the Review of Federal and State Laws Relating
ABA Standards: The Continuing Responsibility" 12 The
to Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance 1974-76.
American Criminal L. Rev. 3, 1975; "Outline of Signifi-
Member committee that established the National College
cant Criminal Law Decisions of the United States Su-
of District Attorneys. Speaker and lecturer at numerous
preme Court, 1973-74 Term" 1 The National Journal of
universities, bar associations and legal conferences. Re-
Criminal Defense 1, 1975; and "The Three-Legged Stool
ceived Award of Merit from Colorado Bar Association
of Advocacy" University of Colorado L. Rev. 1976.
Committee for Continuing Legal Education 1968 and
Fellow American College of Trial Lawyers (State Di-
Gold Medal Award from The Law-Science Academy
rector 1970), International Academy of Trial Lawyers
1969.
(Secretary-Treasurer 1969-70, Director 1968-71, Chair-
Office: State Capitol Building, Room 303, Denver
man Criminal Law Committee 1970-71, Special Counsel
80203.
Criminal Law Committee 1975-76) and American Bar
Telephone: (303) 892-2418.
Foundation. Member Denver (President 1968-69, Board
of Trustees 1959-63 and 1966-70), Colorado (Delegate to
American Bar Association's House of Delegates 1974-76,
Founder and Chairman 1970-71 Criminal Law Section,
Chairman Bar-Press Committee 1970, Chairman Negli-
gence Section 1961-62, Board of Governors 1965-67 and
1968-72, Vice Chairman Citizens Committee for Non-
Political Selection and Removal of Judges 1966, Council
of the Judiciary Section since 1974) and American
(Board of Governors 1975-76, Section Delegate of the
Criminal Justice Section to the House of Delegates 1972-
74, Chairman Special Committee on the Administration
of Criminal Justice 1973-78, Chairman Criminal Law
Section and Council 1971-72, Chairman Committee on
DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS
There are two new positions in the U.S. District Court for the
District of Massachusetts. A committee of Republican party
leaders, Representative Conti, and the President's supporters
in Massachusetts has submitted the names of three individuals
for consideration for these vacancies: Judge James P. Lynch,
Jr., Mark L. Wolf, and Judge William G. Young.
The Justice Department recommends that we initiate the back-
ground investigations on Mark L. Wolf and Judge William G.
Young as the candidates for nomination to fill these vacancies.
Although Judge Lynch is perhaps the best qualified of the
three candidates, his age, 62, makes it unlikely that he would
serve on the Federal bench for a substantial length of time;
moreover, he is registered as an Independent.
Mark L. Wolf, 38, is Assistant United States Attorney for the
District of Massachusetts, where he is reported to have done
an outstanding job over the past three years as Chief of the
Public Corruption Unit, supervising and developing the prose-
cution of all public corruption cases brought in the district.
Under his direction, Federal prosecutors in Boston have an
unbeaten record of 37 convictions in public corruption cases,
and United States Attorney William F. Weld has nominated him
for the Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service.
Wolf apparently enjoys strong support from the Jewish community
in Massachusetts and throughout the nation. Justice has been
unable independently to discern his philosophy on matters
outside the sphere of law enforcement, although the committee
in Massachusetts is satisfied that he is on board with the
Administration's philosophy. Some have expressed concern
about his lack of trial experience. However, his ten years as
a litigator have included substantial grand jury work, a
number of evidentiary hearings, three state non-jury trials
and one jury trial, and the trial of the recent case against
Mayor Kevin White's chief fundraiser.
Judge William G. Young, 43, is a former Chief Counsel to
Republican Governor Sargent and has served on the Superior
Court in Boston since 1978. Prior to his appointment to the
court, he spent three years as a partner in a large Boston law
firm. Justice reports that Judge Young is reputed to be "very
impressive intellectually" and that he is considered one of
the ablest trial judges in the state. Justice also states
that his judicial philosophy appears to be consistent with the
President's.
Resume of
Judge James P. Lynch, Jr.
Chief Justice James P. Lynch, Jr.
Superior Court - 11th Floor
New Court House
Boston, MA 02108
617-725-8130
Year of Admission to the Bar: 1949
Year Appointed Judge: 1972, Appointed Chief Justice, 1978.
Date of Birth: November 7, 1921
Law School: Boston College. Yr. of Grad. 1949. Honors: C=
laude
College: Holy Cross. Yr. of Grad. 1943. Honors: Cum laude
Previous Employment: 1960 to Appt. to Bench: Nutter, Mc.
Clennen and Fish, Boston. Assoc., 1960-1963; partner, 1963
1972.
1955 to 1960: Ropes, Gray, Coolidge and Rugg. Boston
associate.
1953 to 1955: Assistant U.S. Attorney. District of Mass.
1950 to 1953: Ropes, Gray, Best, Coolidge and Rugg . 25
sociate.
1949 to 1950: Law clerk, U.S. District Court, Mass.
Military: 1943 to 1946: Lt., USNR.
Clubs and Organizations: Lecturer in Law, Harvard Law School
(trial practice) 1966-present; Lecturer in Law (evidence). B.C.
Law School, 1956-1957; Judicial Fellow, American College
of Trial Lawyers; Member, American, Mass., Boston and
Norfolk County Bar Assns.; Trustee, M.C.L.E. - N.E.L.I
Member (and Former Chairman), Standing Advisory Com-
mittee, Mass. Rules of Civil Procedure: Fellow, American Bar
Foundation; Former President, Boston Bar Assn. (1972).
U.S. Department of Justice
United States Attorney
District of Massachusetts
1107 J.W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse
Boston, Massachusetts 02109
July 20, 1984
AIR EXPRESS
Jay B. Stephens
Deputy Associate Attorney General
Department of Justice
10th & Constitution Ave. N.W.
Washington D.C. 20530
Dear Jay:
As I understand Bill Weld has discussed with you, I am
interested in being appointed to the United States District Court
for the District of Massachusetts and am writing to describe why I
believe my appointment would be desirable. In summary, I believe I
am professionally well qualified; my appointment would be
recognized as evidence of the President's commitment to public
integrity because of the highly publicized success of the public
corruption unit which I head; and my appointment would have an
impressive effect on the Jewish community of which I am an active
member. I believe I can get others, in this area and nationally, to
confirm these points for you, but would prefer not to trigger that
process without an indication that my nomination is something the
Department would seriously consider. I would, therefore, like to
speak to you after you have considered the following.
With regard to my professional background, I graduated with
honors from both Yale College in 1968 and the Harvard Law School in
1971. After practicing law for three years in Washington D.C., I
joined the Department of Justice in 1974 as a Special Assistant to
Deputy Attorney General Laurence Silberman. From 1975 to 1977, I
was a Special Assistant to Attorney General Edward Levi. In 1977, I
returned to my home town of Boston, where I became a partner in the
firm of Sullivan & Worcester, specializing in civil litigation. In
1978, I was appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
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to work with Robert Meserve, a former President of the American Bar
Association, to investigate and prosecute the Chief Judge of our
state trial court. In 1982, I was elected to the board of the
Boston Bar Association.
My active Republican political involvement began when I worked
at the Republican National Committee in 1967. It was suspended in
1981 when I joined this office as Deputy U.S. Attorney and Chief of
the Public Corruption Unit, after being a finalist for the
appointment to be U.S. Attorney.
Since joining this office, I have devoted myself primarily to
the investigation and prosecution of public corruption. As
described in detail in Bill Weld's nomination of me for the Attorney
General's Award for Exceptional Service (a copy of which is
enclosed), under my direction we have won 37 consecutive public
corruption cases without a loss. The most recent victory was my
prosecution of former Boston Mayor Kevin White's chief fundraiser on
money laundering charges. He was the ninth Boston official we have
convicted. This has had dramatic, positive political effects in
Boston. It has also resulted in considerable favorable media
attention, here and nationally, for this office and the Department
generally and for me particularly; the enclosed article and
editorial from the June 24, 1984 Boston Herald exemplify this.
The administration's commitment to our public corruption effort
was recognized by the Attorney General as recently as this week in
the enclosed letter to Bill Weld. I am confident that my nomination
to the District Court would be widely regarded as evidence of the
President's commitment to the fight against public corruption and to
recognizing and rewarding integrity in government.
I also believe that my nomination would be appreciated by the
Jewish community. As an officer and member of the Administrative
Committee of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Boston, an
umbrella group which includes the presidents of more than thirty
major Jewish organizations such as the American Jewish Committee,
the American Jewish Congress and the B'nai Brith Anti-Defamation
League, I am visibly involved in a broad spectrum of Jewish communal
affairs. As a member of the Board of the American Jewish Committee
(New England Region), I have led trips to Israel, Egypt and Jordan
for Jewish and non-Jewish community leaders, including newspaper
editors, television broadcasters, and public officials; on one trip
Andy Natsios, the Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman, got to
know George Kariotis, who was then a Cabinet Secretary in the
Democratic state administration, and who has since switched parties
and become the Republican Finance Chairman. I have also written
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articles concerning Israel published in both the Boston Globe and
Boston Herald. I believe, therefore, that my nomination would be
clearly seen as encouraging to the Jewish community, and to others
who are potentially supportive but may question the openess of this
administration to those who are not part of the stereotypical
Republican constituency.
Finally, I have been the subject of a successful background
investigation by the FBI. In addition, former ABA President Bob
Meserve, who is now working in our office as a Special Assistant,
has told me that he is confident the ABA would quickly find me
qualified for appointment to the District Court. Thus, I believe
that if selected, I could be nominated and confirmed promptly.
As I will be out of the office most of the week of July 23,
1984, I will call you for guidance regarding this matter. Thank you
for your interest and consideration.
Sincerely yours,
alank
Mark L. Wolf
Deputy United States Attorney
Resume of
Judge William G. YOung
Judge William G. Young
Superior Court
Boston, MA 02108
617-725-8130
Year of Admission to the Bar: 1967
Year Appointed Judge: 1978
Date of Birth: September 23, 1940
Law School: Harvard Law School
College: Harvard College
Previous Employment: 1975-1978, Partner in Bingham, Dana
& Gould 1972-1974 Chief Counsel to Governor Sargent.
1970-1972 Special Assistant Attorney General.
Military: U.S. Army, 1962-1964 (active duty)
Clubs and Organizations: Member, American Law Institute.
Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association
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DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY
At our last meeting, Joseph H. Rodriguez was identified as a
likely candidate for appointment to one of the 3 new positions
on this court. Rodriguez currently serves in Governor Kean's
Cabinet as Public Advocate/Public Defender for the State of
New Jersey.
The Department of Justice has interviewed Rodriguez and made a
number of calls concerning his suitability for appointment to
the Federal bench. Justice reports he is well regarded by the
bar in New Jersey, where he is known as "honest, moderate in
philosophy, and one of the best trial lawyers in the state."
Justice also reports that its interview with Rodriguez con-
firmed that he is an intelligent individual with a judicial
temperament and moderate philosophy.
Rodriguez is a highly visible leader of the New Jersey Hispanic
community who has used his position to be a force for modera-
tion in community relations. He is a Democrat, but has
received appointments from two Republican governors and has
retained his Democratic registration at Governor Kean's
request.
JOSEPH H. RODRIGUEZ
19 Harrowgate Drive
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003
(509) 424-5422
Profession:
Presently serving as Public Advocate,
State of New Jersey (Cabinet Post) and
Public Defender, State of New Jersey
CN 850, Trenton, New Jersey 08625
(609) 292-1889
Certified Trial Attorney, State of New Jersey
Admitted to New Jersey, United States Federal
District Court and Supreme Court of the
United States
Former partner in law firm of Brown, Connery,
Kulp, Wille, Purnell & Greene, Camden, New Jersey
Former Govern-
ment Positions:
Chairman, State Commission of Investigation
1974-1979 (five year term)
Chairman, State Board of Higher Education
State of New Jersey, 1972-1974
Professional
Activities:
American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow of American Bar Foundation
International Society of Barristers
American Bar Association
New Jersey State Bar Association
President 1978-1979
Disciplinary Review Board, Supreme Court of New Jersey
Civil Practice Committee, Supreme Court of New Jersey
American Trial Lawyers Association
Trial Attorneys of New Jersey
Recipient of Trial Bar Award, October 1981
Camden County Bar Association
Board of Managers 1969-1972
Chairman, Committee on Future Needs of Courts,
1969-1970
Camden Regional Legal Services, Inc.
President, Board of Trustees 1969-1971
Board of Directors, Audubon Savings & Loan Association
Civic
Activities:
Board of Trustees, Temple University
Executive Committee, Cooper Medical Center,
Second Century Fund Campaign
Member and Judge Advocate, American Legion Post 262,
Audubon, New Jersey
Chairman, Juvenile Conference Committee of Haddonfield,
New Jersey 1971-1975
Member of Board of Directors, Camden Day Nursery
First Vice President 1968-1971
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Board of Directors, Camden Housing Improvement
Project, 1967-1974
Advisor and Honorary Member of Spanish Civic
Social Club, Camden, New Jersey
Board of Trustees, Family Counseilling Service,
1969-1971
Educational
Activities:
Instructor, Rutgers University School of Law,
1972-1981
Lecturer, Professional Trial Lawyers Seminar,
1969-1982
Instructor, Trial Clinic Section of the Skills
Training Course sponsored by Institute for
Continuing Legal Education, Rutgers University
1961, 1973; 1981
LaSalle College Alumni Association
Chancellor, Rutgers University Law School Alumni
Association, South Jersey Division, 1964-1965
Honorary
Degrees:
Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree:
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, 1976
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, 1974
St. Peter's College, Jersey City, NJ, 1972
Commencement
Addresses:
Kean College, Union, NJ, 1982
Salem County College, Salem, NJ 1975
Richard Stockton State College, Pomona, NJ, 1973
Rutgers University, Camden, NJ, 1973
Trenton State College, Trenton, NJ 1971
Personal
Background:
Born December 12, 1930, Camden, New Jersey
Scn of Carmen (born Caguas, Puerto Rico) and
Mario Rodriguez, Sr. (born Havana, Cuba)
both deceased
Brothers: Mario, Jr., Robert, Albert
Sister: Carmen, deceased
Marital
Married to the former Barbara J. Marriner,
Status and
of Audubon, New Jersey
Family:
Four daughters: Lisa, born 8/8/55; Barbara, born
12/26/62; Joanne, born 12/15/63; Kristin, born 7/25/66.
Educational
Graduate of Camden Catholic High School, 1949
Background:
LaSalle College, 1955 (A.B)
Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, LaSalle College
Rutgers University Law School, 1958 (L.L.B.)
Juris Doctor, 1968
ilitary
U.S. Army, 1950-1952
ervice:
Sergeant, Military Police
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SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
Senator Hawkins has recommended U.S. Magistrate Charlene H.
Sorrentino, trial lawyer Patricia C. Fawsett, and U.S. Attorney
Stanley Marcus for the three omnibus vacancies on the Southern
District of Florida. In addition, Assistant Attorney General
Stephen S. Trott has recommended U.S. Magistrate Patricia J.
Kyle. This committee has previously considered Dick Hauser
favorably for one of these positions.
Magistrate Sorrentino, 42, has served as a Federal magistrate
in Miami since 1975. She worked as an Assistant Federal
Public Defender from 1971 to 1975, and clerked for former
Chief Judge Charles B. Fulton of the Southern District of
Florida from 1967 to 1971. Justice reports Magistrate Sorren-
tino is generally bright and is viewed as having done a compe-
tent job as a magistrate. She is, however, perceived by many
of her colleagues as having an anti-government, pro-defense
attitude in criminal cases. Indeed, some Government prosecu-
tors have described her as willing to make every judgement
call in favor of the defendant. Justice will report further
on these matters at Thursday's meeting.
Justice reports that Magistrate Patricia J. Kyle, 40, appears
relatively conservative and tough on law enforcement issues.
She is also regarded as a better writer and legal scholar than
Sorrentino, and as having impeccable Republican credentials.
Justice will be prepared to report Magistrate Kyle's quali-
fications Thursday.
U.S. Attorney Stanley Marcus, 38, is regarded as an excellent
U.S. Attorney who has done an exemplary job handling the heavy
criminal caseload in the Southern District of Florida. Most
consider him temperamentally suited to the bench, but some
have expressed concern that the bar would look with disfavor
on the appointment of an individual who came to Florida only
when recruited as U.S. Attorney and who is not a member of the
Florida bar. Justice reports that his philosophy on issues
other than law enforcement is not known.
Patricia C. Fawsett, 41, is a trial lawyer with the Orlando
firm of Akerman, Senterfitt and Eidson. She has practiced
with that firm since her graduation from law school in 1973,
and her practice has been concentrated in the field of commer-
cial litigation. She is a past president of the Orange County
Bar Association. Calls by Justice indicate that Ms. Fawsett
is an excellent litigator with strong advocacy skills and the
ability to "get things done." One lawyer characterized her as
one of the best trial attorneys in Orlando. Most characterized
Ms. Fawsett as a moderate Republican, but none knew her
philosophy on specific issues. Justice will report further at
the Thursday meeting.
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FEDERAL JUDICIAL ADVISORY PANEL FOR FLORIDA
PERSONAL DATA QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR LAWYERS
1. Full name and social security number.
Charlene Hermann Sorrentino
Maiden Name: Emma Charlene Hermann
Social Security Number:
6(6)
2. Office and home addresses, zip codes, telephone numbers
and area codes.
Office: United States District Court
300 N.E. 1st Avenue
P.O. Box 011429
Miami, Florida 33101-1429
305-350-4794
Home:
733 Diltmore Court
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
305-442-2439
3. Date and place of birth.
4. Are you a naturalized citizen? If 50, give date and
place of naturalization.
No.
5. Family status:
a) Are you married? If BO, state the date of marriage
and your spouse's full name including maiden name if
applicable.
Yes; May 16, 1970, to Daniel Anthony Sorrentino.
b) Have you been divorced? If so, give particulars,
including the date, the court, and the case number.
No.
c) Names of your children, with age, address and present
occupation of each.
We have no children.
6. Have you had any military service? If BO, give dates,
branch of service, rank OI rate, serial number and
present status.
No military service.
7.
University of Florida, Gainesville, 1960-63, awarded
Bachelor of Arts Degree December, 1963.
University of Florida, College of Law, fall semester,
1964, transferred to University of Miami School of Law
1965, received Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude, June, 1967.
8.
All Florida Courts, November 10, 1967
United States District Court, So. Dist. of FL, December
1, 1967
Admitted to newly established Trial Bar of The District
Court June 7, 1982
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit,
September 28, 1971
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit,
May 3, 1982
United States Supreme Court, January 24, 1972
9.
Law Clerk to Chief Judge Charles B. Fulton of the Southern
District of Florida from August 11, 1967, to June 28, 1971,
at which time appointed Assistant Federal Public Defender;
Bacame Chief Assistant Federal Public Defender January 21,
1975. The office of the Federal Public Defender is at
14 N.C. 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33132, 305-350-4391.
Appointed United States Magistrate for the Southern District
of Florida September 12, 1975, and holding that position at
the present time.
10.
September 12, 1975 to present: United States Magistrates
are authorized by statute to perform virtually all of
the duties of a United States. District Judge, with the
exception of the conduct of felony criminal trials,
which require an Article III Judge. We do handle all
pretrial stages of felony criminal cases,
January 21, 1975 - September 11, 1975: As Chief Assistant
Pederal Public Defonder I had extensive administrative
responsibility for a large staff of attorneys, investi-
gators and secretaries, and handled a full load of
criminal cases as well.
June 28, 1971 - January 20, 1975: As Assistant Federal
Public Defender I was in court on a daily basis, handling
hundreds of federal criminal cases at both the trial and
appellate levels.
September 1, 1968 - June 27, 1971: As Senior Law Clerk
to Chief Judge Charles B. Fulton of the Southern District,
I was actively involved in each facet of the work of the
District Court. I became particularly familiar with the
civil trial practice of the Court, since I participated
in the motion and pretrial stages of each case, drafted
jury charges, was present throughout all civil trials,
and drafted opinions in non-jury cases.
August 15, 1967 - August 31, 1968: As Junior Law Clerk
to Chief Judge Fulton I porformed essentially the same
work as Senior Law Clerk, but with closer supervision.
11. a.
I have been in Court almost daily since I began employ-
ment with this Court August 14, 1967.
11.
b.
Federal courts 100%
II. c. Civil 40%
Criminal 60%
11.
a
I do not presently try cases as counsel, of course, but
do preside in court on a daily basis.
11. e. Primarily non-jury at present.
12 a. I was in court daily.
12. G. As an Assistant Federal Public Defender all of my cases
were felony criminal trials, pleas, and appeals. I tried
approximately 508 of the cases to a jury, and approxi-
matcly 50% to the Court.
12. c. I was sole counsel in hundreds of felony criminal cases
and several dozen appeals as an Assistant Federal Public
Defender.
13. I have been a Magistrate for nearly eight years and have,
of course, represented no clients during that time. All
of the case files for my clients as an Assistant Federal
Public Defender are the property of the government. They
are stored in the federal Records Center in Georgia and
unavailable to me. However, of the many hundreds of
clients whom I represented, these stand out in my memory.
United States Magistrate for the Southern District of
14. a
Florida from September 12, 1975, to the present. This
position is appointed by the District Judges of this
Court. A Magistrate is authorized by statute, 28 U.S.C.
5636 and cases decided thereunder, to perform virtually
all of the functions of a United States District Judge
except the conduct of felony criminal trials, since the
Constitution requires an Article III Judge for that
function. The Magistrates do handle all pretrial
stagos of felony cases, (bonds, motions, evidentiary
hearings, jury selections),
14
B.
I have never held public office, other than as a
Magistrate.
15,
I was nominated by the Poderal Judicial Nominating
Commission of Florida for appointment as a United
States District Judge on February 19, 1979, the last
time B vacancy existed on this Court.
On September 21, 1982, I applied for appointment to the
Florida Supreme Court.
16.
I graduated from the University of Florida in the winter
tena of 1963. The College of Law had no beginning
freshman class until the next fall. I therefore taught
mathematics and English at Ponce de Leon Junior High
School, Coral Gables, during the spring of 1964, and
history at Coral Gables senior High during the summer
of that year, while waiting to enter law school with
the fall freshman class.
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24-25
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National Council of United States Magistrates
26.
Florida Bar Association
American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
Dade County Bar Association
Florida Association of Women Lawyers
National Association of Women Judges
Dade County Chapter, Florida Association of Women Lawyers
28.
-- Received highest score on Florida Bar Examination and
delivered acceptance speech on behalf of applicants at
induction ceremony;
Received Juris Doctor Degree Cum Laude;
Full tuition scholarships in law school,
Editorial Board of the Law Review;
Phi Kappa Phi National Scholastic Honor Society;
Dean's List;
Moot Court Best Brief Award,
Outstanding Junior Award;
Book Awards in various courses.
This month (February, 1983) I received a plaque and
letter of recognition from the Vice President's Task
Porce on Crimo in South Florida in recognition of my
work as a Magistrate in the hundreds of criminal cases
generated by that group.
The position of United States Magistrate is new, the
29.
first Magistrates having taken office in 1971. The
jurisdiction has expanded broadly by statutory revisions
in the last several years, as the District Courts have
become more dependent on the Magistrate system to pro-
cess burgeoning caseloads. In growing recognition of
the scope of a Magistrate's responsibility and experience,
sixteen Magistrates have been elovated to the federal
District or Court of Appeals banches in recent years,
and others have been appointed to state supreme courts.
One was appointed to the United States Court of Claims.
C
'come with job'
Monday, July 9, 1984
for magistrate
Beaches
'Marvelous sense of humor'
Palm
keeps her courtroom upbeat
By Rick Lanning
Times Staff Writer
Patricia Kyle is virtually unflappable, whether
the subject is death threats, argumentative attor-
neys, or a heavy caseload - something she faces
daily in her job as Palm Beach County's only federal
magistrate.
"Sure I get death threats," shrugs the 5-foot-6-inch,
green-eyed Ms. Kyle.
"They come with the job."
She is more upset
when she runs into dis-
courtesy in the courtroom.
To Ms. Kyle, attorneys
should practice courtesy
as a way of life. She be-
lieves defendants, witness-
es and the court system
are entitled to it.
"Courtesy translates
to a lawyer's enlarged
sense of dignity," she said.
An attorney who appears
before her regularly said,
"She treats the worst of-
fenders with a smile and a
PATRICIA KYLE
demeanor that you don't
Federal magistrate
often see in any courtroom."
This doesn't mean someone can take advantage of
her, he added.
"If you get. a couple of attorneys who are bickering
when they should be practicing law, she'll put her foot
down," the lawyer declared. "She may be easygoing in the
courtroom, but she commands respect."
Four days a week she works out of her Fort Lauder-
dale office where she maintains a law library and two law
clerks. Tuesdays, she commutes to West Palm Beach.
The job is demanding. Often she doesn't get home
until 8 p.m. or later. Then it's potluck for her and her
television-anchorman husband, Art Carlson of Channel 10
(WPLG-TV).
She explains her courtroom manner by saying a
judge should be "willing to recognize everyone as an
individual." It concerns her that defendants are often
confused and frightened by the federal judicial process.
The Evening Times
"I take great pains to explain what is happening and
won't proceed unless I'm convinced the person under-
stands the process fully," she said.
Ms. Kyle is a graduate of Stephens College and the
University of Hawaii. She was graduated, cum laude,
from the University of Miami School of Law in 1974, the
same year she was admitted to the Florida Bar.
What is she like in a court setting? She has been
known to bounce into the courtroom, carrying a cup of
coffee, smiling and ready to trade quips with attorneys or
security officers before she gets down to the serious
business of holding a first appearance or setting a defen-
dant's bond.
Asked how she can maintain her upbeat attitude
while dealing with cocaine traffickers, alien smugglers
and other felony suspects, she says, "I happen to be a very
stable person with a marvelous sense of humor."
She adds, "A sense of one's own inadequacies and an
ability to laugh at yourself is essential to this job. A
person who has that is able to be human in any situation."
Her stepfather is Circuit Court Judge Stephen R.
Booher of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Fort Lauderdale. Her
mother, Jean Booher, is an attorney. A younger half-sister
plans to take the law school admission test.
Now in her seventh year as a magistrate, Ms. Kyle is
on call 24 hours a day. Her duties include setting bonds,
holding arraignments, reviewing search warrants, sign-
ing complaints and accepting indictments from the grand
jury.
She also hears all pretrial questions in criminal cases
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MARY PATRICIA COMBS FAWSETT. born Montreal. Canada.
August 21. 1943; admitted to bar, 1973. Florida. Education: Uni-
versity of Florida (B.A., 1965; M.A.T., 1966; J.D., with high hon-
ors. 1973). Phi Beta Kappa; Order of the Coif. Executive Editor.
University of Florida Law Review, 1972. Author: Comment. "Em-
inent Domain: Public Purpose and Conservation of Natural Re-
sources," 385; Article, "Florida Adoption and Interstate Succession
Laws: A Legal Paralogism," 603, 24 University of Florida Law
Review, 1972. Trustee, Orange County Legal Aid Society, 1977-
1981. Member, Civil Jury Instructions Committee, Supreme Court
of Florida. 1982-. Member: Orange County (Member, 1973-
and President, 1981-1982, Executive Council. 1977-) and Ameri-
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STANLEY MARCUS
March 27, 1946
Brooklyn, New York
egal Residence:
Michigan
arital Status:
Married
Judith S. Rosenbaum
One child
ducation:
1967
B.A. City University of New York
1971
J.D. Harvard Law School
ar:
1972
New York
ilitary Experience: 1968-74
U.S. Army Reserves
(active duty 1969-70)
xperience:
1971-73
Law Clerk to Hon. John R. Bartels
Eastern District of New York
1974-75
Associate, Botein, Hays, Sklar &
Herzberg
Brooklyn, New York
1975-78
Assistant United States Attorney
Eastern District of New York
1978-present
Organized Crime and Racketeering
Section, Criminal Division,
U.S. Department of Justice--
Detroit Strike Force (Attorney-
in-Charge 1980-present)
ffice:
U.S, Department of Justice
313-226-7252
Detroit, Michigan
esidence:
5937 Kingsfield Drive
313-661-2102
West Bloomfield, Michigan
48033
alary:
57,500
TO BE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA