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Finalists named for Eighth Judicial District

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UPDATE: Replacement named for empty seat

September 22, 2011

UPDATE: Attorney Carolyn Ellsworth has been named by Governor Brian Sandoval to fill Judge Jackie Glass's seat on the Eighth Judicial District Court. Ellsworth is currently employed as securities division administrator in the Secretary of State’s Office. In addition, she has had experience working both with the Clark County District Attorney’s office and as vice president of Mirage Resorts Risk Management. Of his choice, the governor said this, "With three decades of law experience, Carolyn’s understanding of Nevada law will be extremely valuable."[1]

September 9, 2011

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: In late August, three finalists were named to fill the vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District Court, in Clark County, left by Judge Jackie Glass's resignation.[2]

The Finalists

- He is currently employed by the Las Vegas law firm of Kolesar & Leatham[2]
- Education
University of Miami - B.S. Biology cum laude 1974
University of Arizona - J.D. with distinction (11th percentile) 1978[3]
- Career
Chief Deputy City Attorney, Criminal, City of North Las Vegas, Nevada; 2004 to 2010
Senior Litigation Partner, Kolesar & Leatham; 2003 to 2004
Assistant District Attorney, Clark County, Nevada; 1998 to 2003
Nevada Supreme Court Settlement Conference Judge; 1997 to 2007
Small Claims Court Referee; 1992 to 1998
Juvenile Court Hearing Master Pro-Tem; 1992 to 2004
Law Firm Partner in Private Practice; 1979 to 1998[4]
- She lives in Las Vegas and works for the Nevada Secretary of State's office
- Education
San Diego State University, B.A.
Southwestern Law School, J.D.[5]
  • Adriana Escobar
- She lives in Las Vegas and works for the Fraud Unit in the Attorney General's office
- Education
University of Nevada, Reno, BA
California Western School of Law, J.D.[6]

Governor Brian Sandoval will have the final say on which of the finalists is appointed to the position.[2]

Comments about the finalists

Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Douglas made a statement saying, "A number of outstanding attorneys applied for this vacancy and I can say with confidence that whoever Governor Brian Sandoval appoints will be a very competent district judge."[2]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Las Vegas Sun "Carolyn Ellsworth named to replace Judge Jackie Glass," September 22, 2011
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Fox 5 Vegas "Finalists named for District Court vacancy" Aug 31, 2011
  3. ↑ Las Vegas Review Journal "Meet the Candidates"
  4. ↑ Facebook "Campaign info page"
  5. ↑ Lawyers.com "Carolyn Ellsworth Profile"
  6. ↑ nevadajudiciary.us "Adriana Escobar Public Information" (dead link)
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