From law.com (via How Appealing):
President Barack Obama’s recent nomination of Jimmie Reyna for one of three vacancies on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit covers all open slots and adds a candidate with deep international trade expertise. But court watchers expect that at least two of the confirmations to the 12-judge court, including Reyna’s, will stretch into next year.
On Sept. 29, Obama nominated Reyna, who directs the international trade and customs practice group and the Latin America task force in the Washington office of Williams Mullen. Reyna also served as the Hispanic National Bar Association’s president for its 2006-2007 term.
The other nominees include a federal judge and an appellate specialist. In March, Obama nominated Judge Kathleen O’Malley of the Northern District of Ohio.
In April, he nominated Edward DuMont, a partner in the Washington office of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr.
Reached at his Washington office, Reyna said he’s “honored at having been nominated” and “I look forward to the confirmation process.” According to a statement from Williams Mullen’s president and chief executive officer, Thomas Frantz, the firm is proud that Obama recognized Reyna’s record of service by nominating him to the Federal Circuit. “A natural leader with legal acumen and grace, Jimmie has served the firm and its clients with distinction for twelve years,” Frantz stated.
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