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Kathleen Kerrigan
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United States Tax Court
Tenure
2012 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
13
Education
Bachelor's
Boston College, 1985
Law
University of Notre Dame Law School, 1990
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Kathleen Kerrigan is the chief judge of the United States Tax Court. She was appointed to the court by President Barack Obama (D) on May 4, 2012. She was elected as chief judge of the court for a two-year term effective on June 1, 2022.[1]

Biography

Education

Kerrigan received a B.S. from Boston College in 1985 and a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1990.[1]

Professional Career

  • 2005-2012: Tax Counsel for Senator John Kerry
  • 1998-2005: Associate and partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP
  • 1990-1998: Legislative Director for Congressman Richard E. Neal[1]

Judicial career

Tax Court

Kerrigan was nominated by President Barack Obama on May 24, 2011.[2] She was confirmed by the Senate and received her commission on May 4, 2012.[1]

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Name: Kathleen Kerrigan
Court: United States Tax Court
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Confirmed 206 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: May 4, 2012
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