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Dorothy Wright Nelson (Dorothy Jean Wright) was born on 30 September, 1928 in San Pedro, California, is an American judge. Discover Dorothy Wright Nelson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 95 years old?
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Dorothy Jean Wright |
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95 years old |
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Libra |
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30 September 1928 |
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30 September |
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San Pedro, California |
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United States
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Dorothy Wright Nelson Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Dorothy Wright Nelson's Husband?
Her husband is James F. Nelson (m. 1950)
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James F. Nelson (m. 1950) |
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Dorothy Wright Nelson Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dorothy Wright Nelson worth at the age of 95 years old? Dorothy Wright Nelson’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from United States. We have estimated Dorothy Wright Nelson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Dorothy Wright Nelson (born September 30, 1928) is a senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Born in San Pedro, California, Wright received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1950, a Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law in 1953, and a Master of Laws from the USC Gould School of Law in 1956.
In 1950, Wright married James F. Nelson (1927–2011), a longtime Los Angeles Municipal Court judge.
The couple had two children.
She is an active member of the Baháʼí Faith and served in the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baháʼís of United States for many years.
She was a research associate fellow at the Gould School of Law from 1953 to 1956.
She was in private practice in Los Angeles, California from 1954 to 1957.
She became a Baháʼí following the suggestion to explore the religion from Donald Barrett in 1954 along with about 70 others across a decade.
She was a member of the faculty of the Gould School of Law from 1957 to 1980.
She was an instructor from 1957 to 1958.
She was an assistant professor from 1958 to 1961.
She was an associate professor from 1961 to 1967.
She was an associate dean from 1965 to 1967.
She was an interim dean from 1967 to 1969 and because of her achievement she was named Woman of the Year by the Los Angeles Times.
She was a professor from 1967 to 1980.
She was a dean from 1969 to 1980.
In 1973 there was discussion she might be nominated to the US Supreme Court in the news.
Nelson was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on September 28, 1979, to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, to a new seat created by 92 Stat.
1629. She was confirmed by the United States Senate on December 19, 1979, and received her commission on December 20, 1979.
Barrett would go on to serve at the Baháʼí World Center in 1979.
She was an adjunct professor of law at the Gould School of Law starting 1980.
In 1989, she was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) degree from Whittier College.
She assumed senior status on January 1, 1995.
She published an article in the Southern California Law Review.
She is the author of a book, Judicial Administration and the Administration of Justice, published by West Lawbook.
On February 1, 2018, Nelson ruled that the County of Maui violated the Clean Water Act when it discharged pollutants without a permit.
The Supreme Court mostly affirmed in County of Maui v. Hawaii Wildlife Fund.
