Born November 2, 1953, in Schuyler, NE
Federal Judicial Service
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Nominated by Barack Obama on May 4, 2011, to a seat vacated by Richard G. Kopf. Confirmed by the Senate on January 23, 2012, and received commission on February 6, 2012. Served as Chief Judge, 2018-2021. Assumed senior status, February 6, 2023.
Education
Nebraska Wesleyan University, B.S., 1976
University of Arizona, M.P.A., 1977
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1981
Professional Career
Private practice, Norfolk, Nebraska, 1981-1995
Justice, Nebraska Supreme Court, 1995-2012
Memberships
American Law Institute
Board Certified (Civil); National Board of Trial Advocacy
American Board of Trial of Advocates
Archive
Judge John M. Gerrard Oral History, October 29, 2024(link is external)
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