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== Education == |
== Education == |
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Streit was born and raised in [[Sheldon, Iowa]]. He received his [[bachelor's degree]] in economics from the [[University of Iowa]] in 1972, and his [[Juris Doctor]] degree from the [[University of San Diego School of Law]] in 1975. In law school, he was the editor in chief of the [[San Diego Law Review]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Michael J. Streit |url=https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/educational-resources-and-services/iowa-courts-history/past-justices/michael-j-streit/ |website=Iowa Courts}}</ref> |
Streit was born and raised in [[Sheldon, Iowa]]. He received his [[bachelor's degree]] in economics from the [[University of Iowa]] in 1972, and his [[Juris Doctor]] degree from the [[University of San Diego School of Law]] in 1975. In law school, he was the editor in chief of the [[San Diego Law Review]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Michael J. Streit |url=https://www.iowacourts.gov/for-the-public/educational-resources-and-services/iowa-courts-history/past-justices/michael-j-streit/ |website=Iowa Courts}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=bf_dev |title=Michael J. Streit |url=https://www.sullivan-ward.com/attorneys/michael-j-streit/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=Sullivan & Ward |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Legal and judicial career == |
== Legal and judicial career == |
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After graduating from law school, Streit practiced law at Moore & Shelton in [[Chariton, Iowa]] until 1983.<ref name=":0" /> In that time, Streit also served as the [[Lucas County, Iowa|Lucas County]] attorney.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Michael J. Streit |url=http://www.iowacourts.gov/Supreme_Court/Justices/Michael_J_Streit/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100211024549/http://www.iowacourts.gov/Supreme_Court/Justices/Michael_J_Streit/ |archive-date=February 11, 2010 |website=Iowa Judicial Branch}}</ref> 1983, Streit was appointed to the [[Iowa District Courts|Iowa District Court]] by [[Terry Branstad]]. Branstad |
After graduating from law school, Streit practiced law at Moore & Shelton in [[Chariton, Iowa]] until 1983.<ref name=":0" /> In that time, Streit also served as the [[Lucas County, Iowa|Lucas County]] attorney.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Michael J. Streit |url=http://www.iowacourts.gov/Supreme_Court/Justices/Michael_J_Streit/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100211024549/http://www.iowacourts.gov/Supreme_Court/Justices/Michael_J_Streit/ |archive-date=February 11, 2010 |website=Iowa Judicial Branch}}</ref> 1983, Streit was appointed to the [[Iowa District Courts|Iowa District Court]] by [[Terry Branstad]]. Branstad later appointed Streit to the [[Iowa Court of Appeals]] in 1986.<ref>{{Cite web |last=bf_dev |title=Michael J. Streit |url=https://www.sullivan-ward.com/attorneys/michael-j-streit/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=Sullivan & Ward |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2001, [[Tom Vilsack]] appointed Streit to the Iowa Supreme Court.<ref name=":0" /> In 1992, Streit founded the Iowa Judicial Institute.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=bf_dev |title=Michael J. Streit |url=https://www.sullivan-ward.com/attorneys/michael-j-streit/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |website=Sullivan & Ward |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 2010, Streit lost a retention vote along with [[David L. Baker]] and [[Marsha Ternus]] after a campaign against the Iowa Supreme Court's decision in ''[[Varnum v. Brien]]'', which struck down a statutory [[same-sex marriage]] ban as [[unconstitutional]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sulzberger|first1=A. G.|title=Ouster of Iowa Judges Sends Signal to Bench|newspaper=The New York Times|date=November 3, 2010|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/us/politics/04judges.html|accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref> In 2012, Streit received a [[Profile in Courage Award]] from the [[John F. Kennedy Library Foundation]].<ref>[http://www.jfklibrary.org/About-Us/News-and-Press/Press-Releases/2012-John-F-Kennedy-Profile-in-Courage-Award-Winners-Announced.aspx 2012 JFK Profile in Courage Award Winners Announced] (March 12, 2012).</ref> He has also received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the [[University of San Diego]] and served on the Board of Counselors of [[Drake University Law School]].<ref name=":2" /> |
In 2010, Streit lost a retention vote along with [[David L. Baker]] and [[Marsha Ternus]] after a campaign against the Iowa Supreme Court's decision in ''[[Varnum v. Brien]]'', which struck down a statutory [[same-sex marriage]] ban as [[unconstitutional]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sulzberger|first1=A. G.|title=Ouster of Iowa Judges Sends Signal to Bench|newspaper=The New York Times|date=November 3, 2010|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/us/politics/04judges.html|accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref> In 2012, Streit received a [[Profile in Courage Award]] from the [[John F. Kennedy Library Foundation]].<ref>[http://www.jfklibrary.org/About-Us/News-and-Press/Press-Releases/2012-John-F-Kennedy-Profile-in-Courage-Award-Winners-Announced.aspx 2012 JFK Profile in Courage Award Winners Announced] (March 12, 2012).</ref> He has also received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the [[University of San Diego]] and served on the Board of Counselors of [[Drake University Law School]].<ref name=":2" /> |
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After leaving the bench, Streit practiced law at Ahlers & Cooney in [[Des Moines, Iowa]] from 2011 to 2018, then at Sullivan & Ward P.C. in [[West Des Moines, Iowa|West Des Moines]] from 2018 to the present. He practices [[mediation]], [[arbitration]], and [[litigation]].<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2011 |title=Former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Michael Streit Joins Ahlers & Cooney |url=https://www.ahlerslaw.com/client-alerts/former-iowa-supreme-court-justice-michael-streit-joins-ahlers-and-cooney |website=Ahlers & Cooney}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 29, 2018 |title=Former Justice Michael Streit Joins the Firm of Sullivan & Ward, P.C. |url=https://www.sullivan-ward.com/justice-michael-streit-joins-the-firm-of-sullivan-ward-p-c/ |website=Sullivan & Ward}}</ref> |
After leaving the bench, Streit practiced law at Ahlers & Cooney in [[Des Moines, Iowa]] from 2011 to 2018, then at Sullivan & Ward P.C. in [[West Des Moines, Iowa|West Des Moines]] from 2018 to the present. He practices [[mediation]], [[arbitration]], and [[litigation]].<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2011 |title=Former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Michael Streit Joins Ahlers & Cooney |url=https://www.ahlerslaw.com/client-alerts/former-iowa-supreme-court-justice-michael-streit-joins-ahlers-and-cooney |website=Ahlers & Cooney}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 29, 2018 |title=Former Justice Michael Streit Joins the Firm of Sullivan & Ward, P.C. |url=https://www.sullivan-ward.com/justice-michael-streit-joins-the-firm-of-sullivan-ward-p-c/ |website=Sullivan & Ward}}</ref> |
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Streit is married and has one son.<ref name=":1" /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 13:26, 24 July 2024
Michael Streit | |
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| Associate Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court | |
| In office 2001–2011 | |
| Appointed by | Tom Vilsack |
| Preceded by | Bruce M. Snell, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Edward Mansfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael John Streit April 14, 1950 Sheldon, Iowa, U.S. |
| Education | University of Iowa (BA) University of San Diego School of Law (JD) |
Michael John Streit[1] (born April 14, 1950)[2] is former justice of the Iowa Supreme Court.
Education
[edit]Streit was born and raised in Sheldon, Iowa. He received his bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Iowa in 1972, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1975. In law school, he was the editor in chief of the San Diego Law Review.[3][4]
Legal and judicial career
[edit]After graduating from law school, Streit practiced law at Moore & Shelton in Chariton, Iowa until 1983.[3] In that time, Streit also served as the Lucas County attorney.[5] 1983, Streit was appointed to the Iowa District Court by Terry Branstad. Branstad later appointed Streit to the Iowa Court of Appeals in 1986.[6] In 2001, Tom Vilsack appointed Streit to the Iowa Supreme Court.[3] In 1992, Streit founded the Iowa Judicial Institute.[7]
In 2010, Streit lost a retention vote along with David L. Baker and Marsha Ternus after a campaign against the Iowa Supreme Court's decision in Varnum v. Brien, which struck down a statutory same-sex marriage ban as unconstitutional.[8] In 2012, Streit received a Profile in Courage Award from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.[9] He has also received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of San Diego and served on the Board of Counselors of Drake University Law School.[7]
After leaving the bench, Streit practiced law at Ahlers & Cooney in Des Moines, Iowa from 2011 to 2018, then at Sullivan & Ward P.C. in West Des Moines from 2018 to the present. He practices mediation, arbitration, and litigation.[7][10][11]
Streit is married and has one son.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Michael John Streit Profile | West Des Moines, IA Lawyer | Martindale.com".
- ^ Who's Who in American Law, 2005-2006. Marquis Who's Who. 2005. p. 1029.
- ^ a b c "Michael J. Streit". Iowa Courts.
- ^ bf_dev. "Michael J. Streit". Sullivan & Ward. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ a b "Michael J. Streit". Iowa Judicial Branch. Archived from the original on February 11, 2010.
- ^ bf_dev. "Michael J. Streit". Sullivan & Ward. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ a b c bf_dev. "Michael J. Streit". Sullivan & Ward. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ Sulzberger, A. G. (November 3, 2010). "Ouster of Iowa Judges Sends Signal to Bench". The New York Times. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
- ^ 2012 JFK Profile in Courage Award Winners Announced (March 12, 2012).
- ^ "Former Iowa Supreme Court Justice Michael Streit Joins Ahlers & Cooney". Ahlers & Cooney. April 4, 2011.
- ^ "Former Justice Michael Streit Joins the Firm of Sullivan & Ward, P.C." Sullivan & Ward. May 29, 2018.