Judicial Nominations

The judges appointed to our federal courts will shape women's legal rights for decades to come. We're working to ensure that individuals who are nominated to lifetime positions on the federal bench support the rights and principles that are fundamental to women's progress.

Highlights

Fact Sheet | Women in the Federal Judiciary: Still A Long Way to Go

December 19, 2011

Over the past three decades, an increasing number of women have joined the legal profession. In recent years, law schools have seen the number of female students increase, so that they now make up nearly half of all law students. But the number of women in the federal judiciary has stagnated. It is of critical importance to increase the representation of women on the federal bench.

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Fact Sheet | Women in the Federal Judiciary: Still A Long Way to Go

December 19, 2011

Over the past three decades, an increasing number of women have joined the legal profession. In recent years, law schools have seen the number of female students increase, so that they now make up nearly half of all law students. But the number of women in the federal judiciary has stagnated. It is of critical importance to increase the representation of women on the federal bench.

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Fact Sheet | Goodwin Liu: An Outstanding Nominee to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

May 13, 2011

President Obama has renominated Professor Goodwin Liu to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Professor Liu is exceptionally qualified, possesses a brilliant legal mind, and has a demonstrated commitment to public service.  In addition, he would increase the diversity of the federal bench and has bipartisan support. The Senate should confirm Professor Liu as soon as possible.

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Fact Sheet | Women's Rights at Stake: Why Judicial Nominations Matter to Women

February 01, 2011

Many of the key legal protections upon which women have relied for many years are gravely at risk – hanging in the balance of power on the federal courts. As a result, it matters deeply to women that highly qualified individuals who are committed to upholding legal protections for women and all Americans are confirmed to lifetime seats on the federal courts, that women are fairly represented on the bench, and that judicial vacancies are filled so that all Americans can have their day in court.

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Legal Briefs & Testimony | Testimony of Marcia D. Greenberger Before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the Nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court

July 02, 2010

In invited testimony before the US Senate Judiciary Committee, Marcia Greenberger outlines NWLC's support for Elena Kagan's nomination to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Fact Sheet | A Supreme Court that Respects Precedent, Impact of Law on People

May 31, 2010
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