Judges who serve in lifetime seats on the federal courts make decisions that impact women, children, and families.  From the schools we can attend to whom we can marry, federal judges impact every aspect of our lives.

NCJW supports Judge Alison Nathan. Here’s why: Judge Alison Nathan, who has served as a judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York since 2011, has had a long and distinguished legal career. After receiving her law degree from Cornell Law School in 2000, she clerked for Judge Betty … Continued

NCJW supports Dale Ho. Here’s why: Dale Ho, currently the Director of the Voting Rights Project at the ACLU, has dedicated his career to making sure our democracy remains strong, protecting our freedom to vote, and safeguarding the rights of everyone. He began his legal career with a prestigious Fried Frank Fellowship, spending two years … Continued

NCJW Supports Judge Holly A. Thomas. Here’s why: Judge Thomas has spent the bulk of her career primarily as a civil rights litigator, working for both the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund and the Civil Rights Division in the US Department of Justice. Since 2018, Thomas has served as a judge on the Los … Continued

NCJW Supports Lucy Koh. Here’s why: Judge Lucy H. Koh has served as a US District Court Judge for the Northern District of California since 2010, the first Korean-American district judge and a position to which she was confirmed unanimously by the US Senate. Prior to her confirmation as a federal judge, Judge Koh worked … Continued

NCJW Supports Judge Gabriel P. Sanchez. Here’s why: Judge Gabriel P. Sanchez has spent a majority of his career working in California state government primarily in legal affairs, civil rights, and criminal justice reform. Since 2018, he has served as an Associate Justice on the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District — the first … Continued