| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Contact: Beth Day |
| May 25, 2001 | (202)224-6404 |
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Trent Lott announced today that President George W. Bush has nominated U.S. District Court Judge Charles Pickering to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Pickering has been a federal judge in the Southern District of Mississippi since October 2, 1990. Prior to that he practiced law in Laurel for 29 years. Judge Pickering's entire professional career reflects his firm commitment to public service. Currently, he serves on the Judicial Branch Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States, and he served for four years on the board of directors of the Federal Judges Association. He was chairman of the Mississippi Republican Party in the 1970s, and he served two terms in the Mississippi State Senate. He has also served as President of the Mississippi Baptist Convention. Judge Pickering earned his BA degree from the University of Mississippi and a juris doctor degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law, graduating with the highest grades in his class. Cochran said, "Judge Pickering is a well qualified nominee for the Court of Appeals because of his outstanding experience and leadership." "I am very pleased that President Bush has chosen to nominate Judge Charles Pickering for this very important position, and I will work closely with my Senate colleagues for his confirmation," Lott said. "Judge Pickering has a wealth of legal experience and an exemplary record of commitment to public service. I know he will serve with distinction on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals."Home | Biography | Press Releases | Legislation | Offices | Committees