Meet the Nominated Judges

NCJW supports Judge Nancy Maldonado. Here’s why:  Judge Nancy Maldonado was born in Illinois to parents who migrated from Puerto Rico. Currently a judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Judge Maldonado has dedicated her career to advancing the cause of equal justice for all. Prior to her confirmation … Continued

NCJW supports Amir Ali. Here’s why: Amir Ali is an acclaimed civil rights lawyer with outstanding qualifications. He has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of all people regardless of race, religion, or background. As President and Executive Director of the MacArthur Justice Center, he has led litigation on several important religious liberty cases … Continued

NCJW supports Adeel A. Mangi. Here’s why: Adeel A. Mangi is a preeminent lawyer who has secured landmark legal victories throughout his career. As a partner at Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP, Mr. Mangi has also devoted thousands of hours to pro bono service, filing numerous amicus briefs in the federal appellate courts and … Continued

NCJW supports Nicole Berner. Here’s why: Nicole Berner is an accomplished labor lawyer who has dedicated her legal career, spanning two decades, to representing working people and their communities to obtain economic and racial justice, access to health care, and gender and LGBTQ equality. Ms. Berner currently serves as General Counsel of the Service Employees … Continued

NCJW supports Judge Irma Carrillo Ramirez. Here’s why: Judge Irma Ramirez grew up in rural Texas as the daughter of immigrant parents, who both instilled in her a strong appreciation for education and hard work. She has carried these values with her throughout her long career, whether working in a law firm, for the US … Continued

NCJW supports Judge Ana de Alba. Here’s why: Judge Ana de Alba’s upbringing as the daughter of Mexican immigrants has shaped her life. Joining her parents in the fields and in homes, tilling the land and cleaning up after others, instilled in her a passion for justice through a legal career. Following law school, Judge … Continued

NCJW supports DeAndrea Benjamin. Here’s why: Judge DeAndrea Benjamin has a range of experience in the public and private sectors spanning a 25 year career that would serve her well on the Fourth Circuit. From the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office, to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, to private practice, to her current position … Continued

NCJW supports Justice Maria Araújo Kahn. Here’s why: Justice Maria Araújo Kahn was born in Benguela, Angola, and immigrated to the United States at the age of ten with her family to escape civil war. She is a former federal prosecutor and public defender who currently serves as an Associate Justice on the Connecticut Supreme … Continued

NCJW supports Julie Rikelman. Here’s why: Julie Rikelman’s life and experience has helped shape the lawyer she is and the judge she would be. She came to the United States from Ukraine at the age of six with her parents, Soviet Jews seeking freedom and equal treatment. Leaving the country where their family had lived … Continued

NCJW supports Cindy K. Chung. Here’s why: As the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Ms. Chung oversees a staff of approximately 59 Assistant US Attorneys working in the criminal, civil, and appeals divisions of the office. A top federal prosecutor, Ms. Chung has consistently worked to secure justice for the public. … Continued