Sheryl Gordon McCloud

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Sheryl Gordon McCloud
File:Sheryl Gordon McCloud, Washington State Supreme Court Justice, 2013.jpeg
Associate Justice of the Washington Supreme Court
Assumed office
January 1, 2013 (2013-01-01)
Preceded by Tom Chambers
Personal details
Born (1955-10-05) October 5, 1955 (age 68)
Nationality American
Spouse(s) Michael "Mike" A. McCloud
Children Two sons
Residence Bainbridge Island, Washington[1]
Alma mater State University of New York, USC Gould School of Law
Occupation Lawyer, Law professor, Judge
Religion Judaism
Website Official

Sheryl Gordon McCloud (born October 5, 1955) is an Associate Justice of the Washington Supreme Court. She was elected to replace outgoing Associate Justice Tom Chambers on Seat 9 of the Washington Supreme Court, winning 55.24% of the vote and defeating former Associate Justice Richard B. Sanders. She was appointed to her six-year term on January 1, 2013, by Christine Gregoire.[2] With her election, the Washington Supreme Court is now majority-female.[3]

McCloud is a 1976 graduate of the University at Buffalo and a 1984 graduate of the USC Gould School of Law.[4] While in law school, she served as an editor of the Southern California Law Review.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Bainbridge-based lawyer a political newcomer in Supreme Court race » Kitsap Sun
  2. ↑ Sheryl Gordon McCloud for Supreme Court
  3. ↑ Swearing-in of Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud tips Supreme Court majority to women | The Daily World
  4. ↑ Justice Position 9, Supreme Court of Washington - 2012 Voter Guide
  5. ↑ Sheryl Gordon McCloud | 2012 Primary

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Preceded by Associate Justice of the Washington Supreme Court
2013–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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