Sheryl Gordon McCloud
| Sheryl Gordon McCloud | |
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| Associate Justice of the Washington Supreme Court | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Chambers |
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| Born | October 5, 1955 |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse(s) | Michael "Mike" A. McCloud |
| Children | Two sons |
| Residence | Bainbridge Island, Washington[1] |
| Alma mater | State University of New York, USC Gould School of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Law professor, Judge |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Website | Official |
Sheryl Gordon McCloud (born October 5, 1955) is an Associate Justice of the Washington Supreme Court. She was elected to replace outgoing Associate Justice Tom Chambers on Seat 9 of the Washington Supreme Court, winning 55.24% of the vote and defeating former Associate Justice Richard B. Sanders. She was appointed to her six-year term on January 1, 2013, by Christine Gregoire.[2] With her election, the Washington Supreme Court is now majority-female.[3]
McCloud is a 1976 graduate of the University at Buffalo and a 1984 graduate of the USC Gould School of Law.[4] While in law school, she served as an editor of the Southern California Law Review.[5]
References
- ↑ Bainbridge-based lawyer a political newcomer in Supreme Court race » Kitsap Sun
- ↑ Sheryl Gordon McCloud for Supreme Court
- ↑ Swearing-in of Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud tips Supreme Court majority to women | The Daily World
- ↑ Justice Position 9, Supreme Court of Washington - 2012 Voter Guide
- ↑ Sheryl Gordon McCloud | 2012 Primary
External links
- McCloud For Justice Campaign Website
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| Preceded by Tom Chambers |
Associate Justice of the Washington Supreme Court 2013–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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