Pamela Ann Rymer
U.S. Federal Judge and legal scholar
Born
1941
84 years ago
Died
September 21st, 2011
13 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Graduated from University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts degree followed by a Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law. Appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 1991. Served as a judge on the panel for several significant cases, influencing legal precedents in various areas of law. Maintained a focus on issues related to civil rights, employment law, and intellectual property throughout a judicial career that spanned over two decades. Contributed scholarly articles to legal periodicals and served as a lecturer on the law.
Appointed to the Ninth Circuit Court
Authored significant legal opinions
Promoted civil rights through rulings
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