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Kay, Alan Cooke
Born July 5, 1932, in Honolulu, HI
Died July 30, 2024
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 3, 1986, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on September 12, 1986, and received commission on September 15, 1986. Served as chief judge, 1991-1999. Assumed senior status on January 2, 2000. Service terminated on July 30, 2024, due to death.
Education:
Princeton University, A.B., 1957
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, LL.B., 1960
Professional Career:
Died July 30, 2024
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 3, 1986, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on September 12, 1986, and received commission on September 15, 1986. Served as chief judge, 1991-1999. Assumed senior status on January 2, 2000. Service terminated on July 30, 2024, due to death.
Education:
Princeton University, A.B., 1957
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, LL.B., 1960
Professional Career:
U.S. Marine Corps corporal, 1953-1955
Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1960-1986
Director, Legal Aid Society, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1968-1971