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Nelson, Adrienne Camille

Born 1967 in Kansas City, MO

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on January 3, 2023, to a seat vacated by Michael W. Mosman. Confirmed by the Senate on February 15, 2023, and received commission on February 23, 2023.

Education:
University of Arkansas, B.A., 1989
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1993

Professional Career:

Attorney, Multnomah Defenders, Inc., Portland, Oregon, 1996-1999
Private practice, Portland, Oregon, 1999-2004
Adjunct professor, Lewis & Clark Law School, 2002-2005
Coordinator and senior attorney, Portland State University, 2004-2006
Judge, Oregon Circuit Court, Multnomah County, 2006-2018
Justice, Supreme Court of Oregon, 2018-2023

Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, July 14, 2022; no Senate vote