Karen Powell
Karen Powell was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat on the newly created Montana 1st Judicial District Court in 2010.
Supreme Court bid
Powell submitted an application to the Montana Judicial Nominating Commission for the Montana Supreme Court in 2009. The panel reviewed the applications, conducted interviews of the candidates, and recommended three to the Governor. Powell was not one of the three recommended.[1][2]
Education
Powell received her undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University in 1993 and her law degree from Stanford University in 2000.[1]
Professional career
Powell served as the deputy state auditor from 2005-2006, deputy securities commissioner from 2004-2006 and in policy and litigation in 2003-2004. From 2001-2002, Powell worked as a civil litigator in the attorney general's office.[1]
Associations
- Chairwoman of the State Tax Appeal Board (appointed by Gov. Schweitzer in 2006 and 2009)
- Member of the National Council of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws
- Member of the Board of directors of the Lewis and Clark Community Health Center
- Past board member of the Friendship Center
- Past board member of the Montana Environmental Information Center
- Past board member of the Montana Low-Income Coalition
- Pro-bono volunteer with the Montana Legal Services community clinics[1]
Biographical information
Powell is married with two children. She is interested in local running, cycling and triathlon competitions.[1]
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Montana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Montana
State courts:
Montana Supreme Court • Montana District Courts • Montana Courts of Limited Jurisdiction • Montana Water Court • Montana Workers' Compensation Court
State resources:
Courts in Montana • Montana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Montana
