Denise K. Vowell
Denise K. Vowell was a special master for the United States Court of Federal Claims. She was appointed to the court on February 1, 2006, and became the Chief Special Master on September 19, 2013.[1]
Early life and education
Vowell earned her B.S. from Illinois State University in 1974, majoring in political science and philosophy. She earned her J.D. from University of Texas School of Law in 1981. Vowell earned a master's degree while serving in the Army at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in 1998.[1]
Military service
Vowell enlisted in the United States Army in 1973 and received a commission to the Women's Army Corps (WAC). After serving briefly as a military police officer, Vowell advanced to the legal education program. Upon retirement, she had advanced to the position of chief trial judge in January 2006.[1]
Judicial career
Federal Claims, Special master
Vowell served on the United States Court of Federal Claims as a special master. She was appointed on February 1, 2006. She became the chief special master on September 19, 2013, when Patricia Campbell-Smith was appointed to the United States Court of Federal Claims. She served as chief special master until September 1, 2015.[1]
Awards and associations
- National Association of Women Judges, Chair of the Military Courts Committee[1]
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