Kenneth Francis Ripple
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Kenneth Francis Ripple is a Senior Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
. He received an A.B. degree from Fordham University
in 1965, his law degree
from University of Virginia School of Law
in 1968, and an advanced legal degree from The George Washington University Law School
in 1972.
Judge Ripple began his career as an officer in the Navy's Judge Advocate General
Corps. In 1972, he became Legal Officer for the United States Supreme Court and, one year later, became Special Assistant to the Chief Justice
. In 1977, Judge Ripple entered private practice where he spent eight years before joining the law faculty at the University of Notre Dame
.
Judge Ripple was nominated by Ronald Reagan
on April 1, 1985 to a new seat on the Seventh Circuit. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on May 3, 1985.
Judge Ripple has authored numerous books and articles on constitutional litigation, judicial decision-making and a wide variety of other legal topics. A member of the Virginia, New York, Indiana and District of Columbia Bars
, Judge Ripple has the distinction of serving on the American delegation to the 1980 Anglo-American Judicial Exchange. He is also a member of the American Law Institute
and has chaired the Advisory Committee on Federal Appellate Rules of Procedure.
Judge Ripple continues to hold a position as Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame Law School
, teaching Conflict of Laws, Federal Courts, and a Judicial Process Seminar.
Judge Ripple took senior status
on September 1, 2008.
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the courts in the following districts:* Central District of Illinois* Northern District of Illinois...
. He received an A.B. degree from Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
in 1965, his law degree
Law degree
A Law degree is an academic degree conferred for studies in law. Such degrees are generally preparation for legal careers; but while their curricula may be reviewed by legal authority, they do not themselves confer a license...
from University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
The University of Virginia School of Law was founded in Charlottesville in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson as one of the original subjects taught at his "academical village," the University of Virginia. The law school maintains an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students in its initial degree program...
in 1968, and an advanced legal degree from The George Washington University Law School
The George Washington University Law School
The George Washington University Law School, commonly referred to as GW Law, is the law school of The George Washington University. It was founded in 1825 and is the oldest law school in Washington, D.C. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the...
in 1972.
Judge Ripple began his career as an officer in the Navy's Judge Advocate General
Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy
The Judge Advocate General's Corps also known as the "JAG Corps" or "JAG" is the legal arm of the United States Navy. Today, the corps consists of a worldwide organization of more than 730 Judge Advocates, 30 limited duty officers , 500 enlisted members and nearly 275 civilian personnel, serving...
Corps. In 1972, he became Legal Officer for the United States Supreme Court and, one year later, became Special Assistant to the Chief Justice
Chief Justice
The Chief Justice in many countries is the name for the presiding member of a Supreme Court in Commonwealth or other countries with an Anglo-Saxon justice system based on English common law, such as the Supreme Court of Canada, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, the Court of Final Appeal of...
. In 1977, Judge Ripple entered private practice where he spent eight years before joining the law faculty at the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
.
Judge Ripple was nominated by Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
on April 1, 1985 to a new seat on the Seventh Circuit. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on May 3, 1985.
Judge Ripple has authored numerous books and articles on constitutional litigation, judicial decision-making and a wide variety of other legal topics. A member of the Virginia, New York, Indiana and District of Columbia Bars
Bar association
A bar association is a professional body of lawyers. Some bar associations are responsible for the regulation of the legal profession in their jurisdiction; others are professional organizations dedicated to serving their members; in many cases, they are both...
, Judge Ripple has the distinction of serving on the American delegation to the 1980 Anglo-American Judicial Exchange. He is also a member of the American Law Institute
American Law Institute
The American Law Institute was established in 1923 to promote the clarification and simplification of American common law and its adaptation to changing social needs. The ALI drafts, approves, and publishes Restatements of the Law, Principles of the Law, model codes, and other proposals for law...
and has chaired the Advisory Committee on Federal Appellate Rules of Procedure.
Judge Ripple continues to hold a position as Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame Law School
Notre Dame Law School
The Notre Dame Law School, or NDLS, is the professional graduate law program of its parent institution, the University of Notre Dame. Established in 1869, NDLS is the oldest Roman Catholic law school in the United States. NDLS is ranked 22nd among the nation's "Top 100 Law Schools" by U.S. News &...
, teaching Conflict of Laws, Federal Courts, and a Judicial Process Seminar.
Judge Ripple took senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on September 1, 2008.