A View From the Bench

Caroline Fredrickson

President of ACS
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Judge Lucy H. Koh

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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Judge Gary Feinerman

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
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Chief Judge Theodore A. McKee

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
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Judge David S. Tatel

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
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Judge Beverly B. Martin

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
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Judge Diane P. Wood

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
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Federal Judges Gary Feinerman, Lucy H. Koh, Beverly B. Martin, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, Theodore A. McKee, Judge David S. Tatel, and Judge Diane P. Wood discuss their experiences serving on the federal bench, and what inspired them to become judges in the first place. They also talk about their experience going through Senate confirmation, reflect on changes in the process since then, and how their experiences in public service or on state courts have impacted their careers as federal judges. Finally, the judges offer advice to potential judges to prepare themselves for the process was to become familiar with the application, and the various bar associations, and become an active member of local bar associations.