Erin Johnston
Erin Johnston is a litigation partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.[1]
On November 27, 2023, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Johnston to the United States District Court for the District of Oregon. As of July 31, 2024, Johnston was awaiting a confirmation vote from the full U.S. Senate.[2] Click here for more information on Johnston's federal judicial nomination.
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is a trial court of general jurisdiction in Washington, D.C. To learn more about the court, click here.
Judicial nominations and appointments
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
- See also: Federal judges nominated by Joe Biden
On November 27, 2023, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Johnston to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.[2] To read more about the federal nominations process, click here.
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Erin Johnston |
| Court: Superior Court of the District of Columbia |
| Progress |
| 435 days since nomination. |
| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript |
| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
Confirmation vote
As of July 31, 2024, Johnston was awaiting a confirmation vote from the full U.S. Senate. Click here for a list of other nominees awaiting a full Senate vote.
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held hearings on Johnston's nomination on June 4, 2024. Johnston was reported to the full Senate on July 31, 2024, after a 7-4 committee vote.[3] Click here for a list of other nominees awaiting a committee vote.
Nomination
On November 27, 2023, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Johnston to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.[2] Click here for a list of other nominees awaiting a committee hearing.
Biography
Education
Johnston received a J.D. from New York University School of Law in 2007 and a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2003.[1]
Professional career
- 2013-present: litigation income partner, Kirkland & Ellis LLP[1]
- 2007-2013: litigation associate, Kirkland & Ellis LLP
About the court
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The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is a trial court of general jurisdiction in Washington, D.C. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1970, the Superior Court exercises a local jurisdiction over the District of Columbia.[4]
The Superior Court is led by Chief Judge Robert E. Morin, who handles its cases in conjunction with over 85 other judges.[4]
The Superior Court handles all local trial matters. This includes topics such as:[5]
- Civil law
- Criminal law
- Family law
- Probate
- Taxes
- Landlord-tenant
- Small claims
- Traffic
The federal nomination process
Federal judges are nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. There are multiple steps to the process:
- The president nominates an individual for a judicial seat.
- The nominee fills out a questionnaire and is reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with the nominee, questioning them about things like their judicial philosophy, past rulings or opinions, etc.
- As part of this process, the committee sends a blue slip to senators from the home state in which the judicial nomination was received, allowing them to express their approval or disapproval of the nominee.
- After the hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote to approve or return the nominee.
- If approved, the nominee is voted on by the full Senate.
- If the Committee votes to return the nominee to the president, the president has the opportunity to re-nominate the individual.
- The Senate holds a vote on the candidate.
- If the Senate confirms the nomination, the nominee receives a commission to serve a lifelong position as a federal judge.
- If the Senate does not confirm the nomination, that nominee does not become a judge.
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The White House, "President Biden Names Forty-Second Round of Judicial Nominees," November 15, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Congress.gov, "PN1153 — Erin Camille Johnston — The Judiciary, accessed December 1, 2023
- ↑ Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, "Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Record, accessed July 31, 2024
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 District of Columbia Courts, "About the Superior Court," accessed March 30, 2021
- ↑ District of Columbia Courts, "About the Superior Court," accessed March 30, 2021