Justice

Deborah L. Cook

Professional

• Nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, May 11, 2001.
  
  
• Justice, Ohio Supreme Court
  Elected 1994 for a six year term beginning 1995.
  Reelected November, 2000
  
  
• Judge, Ohio Court of Appeals, Ninth District
  covering Summit, Wayne, Medina and Lorain Counties, 1991 to 1994.
  
  
• Roderick Linton, 1976 to 1991
  First female partner in Akron's oldest firm.

Education

• University of Akron
• Juris Doctor, 1978
• Bachelor of Arts--English, 1974

Honors & Awards

• Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree--University of Akron, 1996
• University of Akron Alumni Honor Award, 1997
• Delta Gamma National Shield Award for Leadership and Volunteerism
• Women's Network 1991 Woman of the Year
• President of 1974 University of Akron Senior Class
• Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership and Academic Honorary

Past and Present Law Activities

• University of Akron School of Law - Intellectual Property Advisory Council
• Commission on Public Legal Education - Chair
• Ohio Courts Futures Commission
• Ohio Commission on Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management
• Akron Bar Association's Disciplinary Committees, 1981 to 1993
• Akron Bar Association Foundation--Past President
• Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

Past and Present Community Activities

• Collegescholars, Inc., Board of Trustees
• Summit County United Way Board of Trustees
• Volunteer Center Board of Trustees
• Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Board of Trustees
• Women's Network Board of Directors
• Chaired Junior Leadership Akron project
• Safe Landing Shelter Volunteer
• Mobile Meals Volunteer
• Akron School of Law Board of Trustees

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