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{{Short description|American judge (born 1960)}}
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'''Gregory Neil Stivers''' (born June 20, 1960) is a [[United States federal judge|United States District Judge]] of the [[United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky]].
'''Gregory Neil Stivers''' (born June 20, 1960) is the [[United States federal judge|chief United States district judge]] of the [[United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky]].


==Biography==
==Biography==


Stivers was born on June 20, 1960, in [[Hazard, Kentucky|Hazard]], [[Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.martindale.com/Gregory-N-Stivers/572729-lawyer.htm|title=Gregory Neil Stivers Lawyer Profile on Martindale.com|website=www.martindale.com}}</ref> He received a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in 1982 from [[Eastern Kentucky University]]. He received a [[Juris Doctor]] in 1985 from the [[University of Kentucky College of Law]]. He spent his entire legal career at the [[Bowling Green, Kentucky|Bowling Green]], [[Kentucky]], law firm of Kerrick, Stivers, Coyle, PLC, formerly known as Campbell, Kerrick and Grise, joining as an associate in 1985 and becoming partner in 1990, leaving in 2014 upon receiving his judicial commission. His legal practice focused on employment and general civil litigation in Federal and State courts. He also served as the designated outside legal counsel for [[Western Kentucky University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/06/19/president-obama-announces-nominates-two-serve-united-states-district-cou|title=President Obama Announces Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts|date=19 June 2014|publisher=}}</ref><!--Phrasing error in ref name is deliberate, as it exists on the White House site--><ref name="fjc.gov">{{cite web|url=https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/stivers-gregory-n.|title=Stivers, Gregory N. - Federal Judicial Center|website=www.fjc.gov}}</ref>
Stivers was born on June 20, 1960, in [[Hazard, Kentucky]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.martindale.com/Gregory-N-Stivers/572729-lawyer.htm|title=Gregory Neil Stivers Lawyer Profile on Martindale.com|website=www.martindale.com}}</ref> He received a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in 1982 from [[Eastern Kentucky University]]. He received a [[Juris Doctor]] in 1985 from the [[University of Kentucky College of Law]]. He spent his entire legal career at the [[Bowling Green, Kentucky]], law firm of Kerrick, Stivers, Coyle, PLC, formerly known as Campbell, Kerrick and Grise, joining as an associate in 1985 and becoming partner in 1990, leaving in 2014 upon receiving his judicial commission. His legal practice focused on employment and general civil litigation in Federal and State courts. He also served as the designated outside legal counsel for [[Western Kentucky University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2014/06/19/president-obama-announces-nominates-two-serve-united-states-district-cou|work=[[whitehouse.gov]]|title=President Obama Announces Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts|via=[[NARA|National Archives]]|date=19 June 2014}}</ref><!--Phrasing error in ref name is deliberate, as it exists on the White House site--><ref name="fjc.gov">{{FJC Bio|nid=1394706|inline=yes}}</ref>


==Federal judicial service==
===Federal judicial service===


On June 19, 2014, [[Barack Obama|President Obama]] nominated Stivers to serve as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, to the seat vacated by Judge [[Thomas B. Russell]], who took [[senior status]] on November 15, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/06/19/presidential-nominations-sent-senate|title=Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate|date=19 June 2014|publisher=}}</ref> On July 29, 2014 a hearing before the [[United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary]] was held on his nomination.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.judiciary.senate.gov/meetings/judicial-nominations-2014-07-29|title=United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary|website=www.judiciary.senate.gov}}</ref> On September 18, 2014 his nomination was reported out of committee by [[voice vote]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Results%20of%20Executive%20Business%20Meeting%209-18-14.pdf|title=Results of Executive Business Meeting - September 18, 2014 United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary|publisher=}}</ref> On December 3, 2014 Senate Majority Leader [[Harry Reid]] filed for cloture on his nomination. The Senate then voted 70-23 for cloture on the morning of December 4, 2014. Later that same day, the Senate confirmed Stivers by [[voice vote]]. He received his federal judicial commission on December 5, 2014.<ref name="fjc.gov"/>
On June 19, 2014, President [[Barack Obama]] nominated Stivers to serve as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, to the seat vacated by Judge [[Thomas B. Russell]], who assumed [[senior status]] on November 15, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2014/06/19/presidential-nominations-sent-senate|work=[[whitehouse.gov]]|title=Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate|via=[[NARA|National Archives]]|date=19 June 2014}}</ref> On July 29, 2014, a hearing before the [[United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary]] was held on his nomination.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.judiciary.senate.gov/meetings/judicial-nominations-2014-07-29|title=United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary|website=www.judiciary.senate.gov}}</ref> On September 18, 2014, his nomination was reported out of committee by a [[voice vote]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Results%20of%20Executive%20Business%20Meeting%209-18-14.pdf|title=Results of Executive Business Meeting – September 18, 2014 United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary|publisher=United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary}}</ref> On December 3, 2014, Senate Majority Leader [[Harry Reid]] filed a cloture motion on his nomination. On December 4, 2014, the [[United States Senate]] invoked cloture on his nomination by a 69–24 vote.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1132/vote_113_2_00309.htm|title=On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Gregory N. Stivers, of Kentucky, to be U.S. District Judge)|publisher=[[United States Senate]]}}</ref> Later that day, Stivers was confirmed by a [[voice vote]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.congress.gov/nomination/113th-congress/1807|title=PN1807 — Gregory N. Stivers — The Judiciary|publisher=congress.gov}}</ref> He received his judicial commission on December 5, 2014.<ref name="fjc.gov"/>


== Personal ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{FJC Bio|nid=1394706}}
*[https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/stivers-gregory-n. FJC Bio]
*{{Ballotpedia|Greg_N._Stivers}}


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Gregory N. Stivers
Stivers in 2014
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 15, 2018
Preceded byJoseph H. McKinley Jr.
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 5, 2014
Appointed byBarack Obama
Preceded byThomas B. Russell
Personal details
Born (1960-06-20) June 20, 1960 (age 64)
Hazard, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyRepublican[1]
EducationEastern Kentucky University (BA)
University of Kentucky (JD)

Gregory Neil Stivers (born June 20, 1960) is the chief United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky.

Biography

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Stivers was born on June 20, 1960, in Hazard, Kentucky.[2] He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982 from Eastern Kentucky University. He received a Juris Doctor in 1985 from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He spent his entire legal career at the Bowling Green, Kentucky, law firm of Kerrick, Stivers, Coyle, PLC, formerly known as Campbell, Kerrick and Grise, joining as an associate in 1985 and becoming partner in 1990, leaving in 2014 upon receiving his judicial commission. His legal practice focused on employment and general civil litigation in Federal and State courts. He also served as the designated outside legal counsel for Western Kentucky University.[3][4]

Federal judicial service

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On June 19, 2014, President Barack Obama nominated Stivers to serve as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, to the seat vacated by Judge Thomas B. Russell, who assumed senior status on November 15, 2011.[5] On July 29, 2014, a hearing before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary was held on his nomination.[6] On September 18, 2014, his nomination was reported out of committee by a voice vote.[7] On December 3, 2014, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed a cloture motion on his nomination. On December 4, 2014, the United States Senate invoked cloture on his nomination by a 69–24 vote.[8] Later that day, Stivers was confirmed by a voice vote.[9] He received his judicial commission on December 5, 2014.[4]

Personal

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Stivers is a neighbor of Senator Rand Paul.[10] At the time of Stivers' nomination, Paul's Senate office in Bowling Green was in the same building that housed Stivers' law firm.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Voruganti, Harsh (2017-03-31). "Understanding Blue Slips: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?". The Vetting Room. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
  2. ^ "Gregory Neil Stivers Lawyer Profile on Martindale.com". www.martindale.com.
  3. ^ "President Obama Announces Nominates Two to Serve on the United States District Courts". whitehouse.gov. 19 June 2014 – via National Archives.
  4. ^ a b Gregory N. Stivers at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
  5. ^ "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate". whitehouse.gov. 19 June 2014 – via National Archives.
  6. ^ "United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary". www.judiciary.senate.gov.
  7. ^ "Results of Executive Business Meeting – September 18, 2014 United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary" (PDF). United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
  8. ^ "On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Nomination of Gregory N. Stivers, of Kentucky, to be U.S. District Judge)". United States Senate.
  9. ^ "PN1807 — Gregory N. Stivers — The Judiciary". congress.gov.
  10. ^ a b Obama nominates 2 for Kentucky judgeships Courier-Journal. 19 June 2014.
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Legal offices
Preceded by Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
2014–present 		Incumbent
Preceded by Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
2018–present
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