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Gregory Alan Phillips
2013 - Present
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Gregory Alan Phillips is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. He joined the court in 2013 after a nomination from President Barack Obama. At the time of his nomination, he was the Attorney General of Wyoming and had held the position since March 2011.[1][2]
Early life and education
Born in Evanston, Wyoming, Philips attended the University of Wyoming, graduating in 1983 with a B.A. He went on to earn his J.D. in 1987 from the University of Wyoming College of Law.[3]
Professional career
- 2011-2013: Attorney General of Wyoming
- 2010-2011: Special assistant to the Governor for legislative affairs
- 2003-2010: Assistant United States attorney, District of Wyoming
- 2001-2002: Owner, Phillips Law Office
- 1998-2001: Partner, Mead & Phillips
- 1993-1999: State senator, Uinta County, Wyoming, Wyoming State Senate
- 1990-1991: Part-time deputy county attorney, Uinta County Attorney's Office
- 1989-1998: Partner, Phillips Law Offices
- 1987-1989: Law Clerk, Hon. Alan Johnson, [[United States District Court for the District of Wyoming[3][4]
Judicial career
10th Circuit Court of Appeals
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Gregory Alan Phillips |
| Court: United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 158 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: January 31, 2013
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: March 19, 2013
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| Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript |
| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: April 18, 2013
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| Confirmed: July 8, 2013
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| Vote: 88-0
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On January 31, 2013, President Obama nominated Gregory Alan Phillips to a post on the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit, filling the spot vacated by Terrence O'Brien upon his retirement.[1] Obama commented on the nomination, stating:
| “ | Jane Kelly and Gregory Alan Phillips have proven themselves to be not only first-rate legal minds but faithful public servants. It is with full confidence in their ability, integrity, and independence that I nominate them to the bench of the United States Court of Appeals.[3][5] | ” |
Phillips was rated Unanimously Well Qualified by the American Bar Association.[6] Hearings on Phillips' nomination were held before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary on March 19, 2013, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on April 18, 2013. Phillips was confirmed on a recorded 88-0 vote of the U.S. Senate on July 8, 2013, and he received his commission the next day.[2][7]
Noteworthy cases
Horse slaughterhouses may reopen prior to resolution of appeal (2013)
On December 13, 2013, Judges Gregory Alan Phillips and David Ebel of the Tenth Circuit denied an emergency motion filed by animal rights groups for an injunction seeking to halt horse slaughterhouses from resuming operations for the first time since 2007. Plaintiffs requested a stay on those activities pending final resolution of their appeal, but "failed to meet their burden," according to the judges' decision. In the underlying case, animal rights groups sought to prevent the slaughter of horses in New Mexico, Missouri, and Iowa, claiming that the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued inspection permits to three slaughterhouses, but failed to prepare various documents essential to determining the environment impact of their intended operations, in violation of the National Environmental Policy Act. Chief Judge Christina Armijo of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico temporarily enjoined the slaughter of horses while considering the case, but later dismissed the proceedings with prejudice. The plaintiff animal rights groups appealed to the Tenth Circuit, and on November 5, 2013, the appeals court issued a temporary stay of Judge Armijo's decision pending further review. About one month later, Judges Phillips and Ebel lifted that stay, citing the plaintiffs' likelihood of success in the final resolution of their appeal, making way for horse slaughterhouses to begin operations.[8][9]
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2005: U.S. Postal Service Certificate of Appreciation for Assistance in Prosecution of Fraud Case
- 1994: Attendee, Program for Emerging Political Leaders, University of Virginia
- 1993: Special Recognition Award: Wyoming Public Employees Association
- 1993: Outstanding Freshman Senator
- Order of the Coif
- Land and Water Law Review
Associations
- 2011-Present: Commissioner, Wyoming Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission
- 2011-Present: American Inns of Court, Ewing T. Kerr Inn
- 2011-Present: Law Enforcement Academy Advisory Board
- 2011-Present: National Association of Attorneys General
- 2004-Present: Member, Cheyenne County Club
- 1998-1999: Rocky Mountain Presidential Primary Task
- 1995-2002: Board of Directors, Wyoming Community Development Authority
- 1995-1998: Rotary Club, Evanston, Wyoming
- 1995-1997: Board of Directors, Evanston Chamber of Commerce
- 1993-1994: Wyoming Task Force on Medicaid Cost
- 1990-1992: Board of Directors, Pioneer Counseling
Appointments
2011
Phillips was first appointed as Attorney General of Wyoming in March 2011 by Governor Matt Mead (R). Mead stated, "Greg is a critical thinker and he gets the job done. His leadership is exactly what Wyoming needs to address tough issues such as federal health care mandates and wolf management."[10]
Campaign finance summary
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See also
External links
- Judge Phillips' biography from the Federal Judicial Center
- The White House, "President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US Court of Appeals," January 31, 2013
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The White House, "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate," January 31, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Federal Judicial Center, "Biographical directory of federal judges," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The White House, "President Obama Nominates Two to Serve on the US Court of Appeals," January 31, 2013
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questions for Judicial Nominees," accessed November 14, 2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ American Bar Association, "Ratings of Article III judicial nominees, 113th Congress," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ United States Congress, "PN 128 - Gregory Alan Phillips — The Judiciary," accessed August 16, 2016
- ↑ Food Safety News, "10th Circuit Grants Temporary Injunction in Horse Case," November 5, 2013
- ↑ Times Colonist, "US court allowing horse slaughterhouses to open while animal protection groups' appeal pending," December 14, 2013
- ↑ Billings Gazette, "Mead announces Greg Phillips to serve as state AG," November 22, 2010
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United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit 2013-Present |
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Federal courts:
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Wyoming • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Wyoming
State courts:
Wyoming Supreme Court • Wyoming District Courts • Wyoming Circuit Courts • Wyoming Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Wyoming • Wyoming judicial elections • Judicial selection in Wyoming
