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Jeri Kaylene Somers

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Jeri Kaylene Somers
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Nonpartisan

Education

Bachelor's

George Mason University, 1983

Law

American University School of Law, 1986


Jeri Kaylene Somers is the vice chair for the United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals. On May 21, 2014, President Barack Obama nominated Somers to the United States Court of Federal Claims.[1] On January 3, 2017, Somers' nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[2]

Federal judicial nomination

Court of Federal Claims

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Jeri Kaylene Somers
Court: United States Court of Federal Claims
Progress
Returned 958 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: May 21, 2014
ApprovedAABA Rating: Not rated by the ABA
Questionnaire: Questionnaire
ApprovedAHearing: June 24, 2014,
QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more)
ApprovedAReported: February 26, 2015 July 17, 2014
DefeatedAConfirmed:
DefeatedAReturned: January 3, 2017

Jeri Kaylene Somers received a nomination to the United States Court of Federal Claims from President Barack Obama on May 21, 2014.[1] The president said regarding the nomination:

“ Throughout their careers, these individuals have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to public service. It is with full confidence in their ability, integrity, and independence that I nominate them to serve on the Court of Federal Claims.[1][3] ”

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing for Somers on June 24, 2014.[4] The committee reported Somers to the full Senate on July 17, 2014, on a voice vote.[5]

Somers' nomination was returned on December 31, 2014. She was renominated by President Barack Obama on January 7, 2014.[6]

On February 26, 2015, the Senate Judiciary Committee reported Somers to the full Senate. On January 3, 2017, Somers' nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[2]

Education

Somers earned her B.A. from George Mason University in 1983 and her J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law in 1986.[1]

Military career

  • 2004-2007: Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force, Honorable Discharge (Retired)
  • 1996-2004: Lieutenant Colonel, D.C. Air National Guard, Honorable Discharge
  • 1993-1996: Captain, D.C. Army National Guard, Honorable Discharge
  • 1991-1993: Captain, United States Air Force Reserve, Honorable Discharge
  • 1986-1991: Captain, United States Air Force, Honorable Discharge[7]

Professional career

  • 2007-present: Board judge, United States Civilian Board of Contract Appeals
  • 2008-present: Vice chair
  • 2004-2007: Military judge, United States Air Force Reserves
  • 2003-2007: Administrative judge, Board of Contract Appeals, United States Department of Transportation
  • 2001-2003: Attorney, Miller & Chevalier
  • 1994-2001: Assistant United States attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
  • 1994-2001: Adjunct professor, University of Maryland, University of College Long Distance Learning
  • 1993-2004: Judge advocate, District of Columbia Air National Guard
  • 1991-1994: Trial attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, United States Department of Justice
  • 1991-1993: Judge advocate, United States Air Force Reserves
  • 1986-1991: Judge advocate, United States Air Force[1][7]

Awards and associations

Awards

Professional

  • 2004: District of Columbia Minuteman Award
  • 2000: District of Columbia National Guard Community Service Ribbon for participation in International Monetary Fund Service
  • 2000: Certificate of Appreciation, United States Department of State, Office of the Inspector General
  • 2000: Certificate of Appreciation, United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • 1999: Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
  • 1999: Sustained Superior Performance Award, United States Attorney's Office
  • 1998: Certificate of Recognition for military service during the Cold War (Air Force)
  • 1997: United States Attorneys' Commendation
  • 1996: Letter of Appreciation: Mathis v. Perry, Defense Contract Audit Agency
  • 1995: Leter of Appreciation: Williams v. Dalton, Department of the Navy
  • 1992: Letter of Commendation: Alcan Electrical & Engineering Co. v. United States, "Department of the Army

Military

  • 1991: National Defense Service Medal
  • 1991: Air Force Commendation Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster)
  • 1990: Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon
  • 1999-1999: Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
  • 1990: Air Force Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster)
  • 1988: Air Force Commendation Medal
  • 1987: Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
  • 1986: Air Force Training Ribbon[7]

Associations

  • 2013-present: U.S. Lacrosse, certified U.S. Lacross Official
  • 2012-present: Board member, Capital Girls Lacrosse Club
  • 2012-present: President and treasurer, Yorktown High School Girls Lacrosse Booster Club
  • 2011: Executive committee member, Judiciary Division, National Conference of Administrative Law Judiciary
  • 2010-2012: Board member, Borremeo Housing, Inc.
  • 2006-present: Member, Army Navy Country Club
  • 2005-2006: President, The American Inns of Court, George Mason Chapter
  • 2003-2005: Board of governors, Board of Contract Appeals Bar Association
  • 2002-2012: Section liaison, Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession, American Bar Association
  • Asian Pacific American Bar Association
  • Board of Contract Appeals Judges Association
  • Conference Planning Committee, 2003 Annual Conference, Federal Bar Association
  • Judge Advocates Association
  • National Association of Women Judges
  • Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association
  • Special Issues Committee, Virginia Bar Association
  • Virginia State Bar
  • 1998-2003: Chair, Disciplinary Committee
  • 2005-2006: Chair, Professionalism Committee
  • Professionalism for Law Students
  • Special Committee on Access to Legal Services
  • Women's Bar Association
  • 2002-2003: Co-chair, Judicial Endorsements Committee[7]

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The White House, "President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims," May 21, 2014
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 United States Congress, "PN 10 — Jeri Kaylene Somers — The Judiciary," accessed January 3, 2017
  3. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  4. ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Judicial Nominations: Tuesday, June 24, 2014," June 24, 2014
  5. ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Results of Executive Business Meeting," July 17, 2014
  6. ↑ The White House, "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate," January 7, 2015
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questionnaire for the Nominee," accessed June 11, 2014


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