Gerald Nichol
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| Gerald Nichol | |
| Wisconsin Government Accountability Board | |
| Vice-chair | |
| Assumed office 2007 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Non-partisan |
| Profession | Retired judge |
| Website | GAB Members |
Professional career
Nichol earned his law degree from Wisconsin Law and has served as a circuit court judge in Dane County from 1988 to 2004. Prior to his judgeship, Nichol practiced law for 25 years with an emphasis on trial advocacy and labor relations and was active on the James E. Doyle American Inns of Court. He was elected to the position of district attorney as a Republican.[1]
In 2003, Nichol won Wisconsin Judge of the Year from the Wisconsin State Bar Association[2].
Government Accountability Board
Nichol was appointed to the board by Governor Jim Doyle (D) in 2007 and was confirmed to the Board on a vote by the Wisconsin State Senate[3].