John Rogers
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John Rogers (b. 1948) is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He joined the court in 2002 after being nominated by President George W. Bush.
Early Life and Education
Born in Rochester, New York, Rogers graduated from Stanford with his Bachelor's degree in 1970 and obtained his J.D. from the Michigan Law in 1974. Rogers served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1970 to 1998.[1]
Legal Career
Rogers began his legal career in 1974 as an Appellate Staff Attorney in the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice where he served until 1978. Rogers taught, as Professor of Law, at the Kentucky Lawfrom 1978 to 2002.[1]
Federal Judicial Career
On the recommendation of Senators Jim Bunning and Mitch McConnell, Rogers was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit by President George W. Bush on December 19, 2001, to a seat vacated by Eugene Siler as Siler assumed senior status. Rogers was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on November 14, 2002 on a majority vote and received commission on November 26, 2002. [2]
External Links
- Judge John Rogers Federal Judicial Center Biography
- USCA, 6th Cir website
- Judge Rogers Judging Annual Moot Court Competition
- History.org on Judge Rogers
