Adrienne Nelson
The names of five finalists for a federal judgeship, including Adrienne Nelson of Portland, the second African-American female judge in Oregon history, have been delivered to President Obama, who will select one candidate to fill a vacant judge position.
“Oregon has been fortunate to have a long history of outstanding judges serving our state on the federal bench, and we are pleased that the selection committee identified five excellent candidates who can continue in that tradition,” read a joint statement last week from Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley.
The 13-member committee was appointed last fall to find a replacement for U.S. District Court Judge Michael Hogan of Eugene, who has taken senior status.
The five finalists also include Suzanne Chanti, Lane County Circuit Court judge; Hannah Horsley, assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Oregon; Bryan E. Lessley, assistant Federal Public Defender, Eugene; and Michael McShane, Multnomah County Circuit Court judge.
