C. Shannon Bacon
American judge (born 1971 or 1972)
Shannon Bacon | |
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| Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court | |
| In office April 13, 2022 – April 16, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Michael E. Vigil |
| Succeeded by | David K. Thomson |
| Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office February 4, 2019 | |
| Appointed by | Michelle Lujan Grisham |
| Preceded by | Charles W. Daniels |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1971 or 1972 (age 51–52) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Creighton University (BA, JD) |
C. Shannon Bacon (born 1971 or 1972)[1] is an American attorney, legal scholar, and jurist serving as the chief justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court.
Early life and education
Bacon was raised in North Valley, New Mexico.[2] She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Creighton University in Omaha and a Juris Doctor from the Creighton University School of Law.[3]
Career
After graduating from law school, Bacon returned to Albuquerque, where she was admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico in 1997. She was formerly partner at a pair of Albuquerque law firms and clerked under Judge A. Joseph Alarid at the New Mexico Court of Appeals.[4] Bacon is an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she teaches courses on evidence and trial practice.[4]
Judicial service
State district court
Bacon was appointed a Judge of the Second Judicial District Court in 2010, where she served until her elevation to the Supreme Court.[5]
New Mexico Supreme Court
In December 2018, Bacon was one of fourteen applicants who applied for two upcoming vacancies on the Supreme Court.[6] On January 11, 2019 the Nominating Commission submitted her name along with six others to fill the vacancies.[7] On January 25, 2019 Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her pick of Bacon to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Charles W. Daniels.[8] She was sworn in on February 4, 2019.[9] She was elected to serve as the next chief justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court and sworn in on April 13, 2022.[10]
Personal
Bacon identifies as a lesbian.[11] She is the first openly LGBT member of the New Mexico Supreme Court.[citation needed]
See also
- List of LGBT jurists in the United States
- List of LGBT state supreme court justices in the United States
References
- ^ "State Supreme Court candidates at a glance". Santa Fe New Mexican. May 26, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ Bacon, Keep Justice Shannon. "About". Keep Justice Shannon Bacon. Retrieved 2020-05-09.
- ^ "Hon. C. Shannon Bacon Judge Profile on Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ a b "Governor Lujan Grisham fills pair of Supreme Court seats". Office of the Governor - Michelle Lujan Grisham. 2019-01-25. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ "Civil Court Judges". seconddistrictcourt.nmcourts.gov. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ Barnitz, Katy (2018-12-07). "14 apply for New Mexico Supreme Court vacancies". Las Cruces Sun-News. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ "Panel picks finalists for New Mexico Supreme Court vacancies". KOB 4. 2019-01-11. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ Nathanson, Rick (2019-01-25). "Gov. fills 2 vacancies on Supreme Court". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ "Justice C. Shannon Bacon". cms.nmcourts.gov. Retrieved 2020-12-02.
- ^ "C. Shannon Bacon takes over as chief justice of New Mexico Supreme Court". Las Cruces Sun-News. April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Bolcer, Julie. "Lesbian Judge Wins Statewide Race". Advocate. Pride Media. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
External links
- Shannon Bacon at Ballotpedia
| Legal offices | ||
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| Preceded by | Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court 2019–present | Incumbent |
| Preceded by | Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court 2022–present | |
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Statewide political officials of New Mexico
- Howie Morales, President
- Mimi Stewart, President pro tempore
- Peter Wirth, Majority Leader
- Gregory A. Baca, Minority Leader
- Javier Martínez, Speaker
- Gail Chasey, Majority Leader
- Rod Montoya, Minority Leader
- C. Shannon Bacon, Chief Justice
- Michael E. Vigil
- David K. Thomson
- Julie J. Vargas
- Briana Zamora, Justices
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