Jonathan J. Papik
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| Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, 4th Judicial District | |
| Assumed office May 7, 2018 | |
| Appointed by | Pete Ricketts |
| Preceded by | Max J. Kelch |
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| Born | Jonathan James Papik (1982-01-07) January 7, 1982 (age 42) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Northwestern – St. Paul (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
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Jonathan James Papik (born January 7, 1982) is an associate justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court.
Papik earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from University of Northwestern – St. Paul, graduating summa cum laude, and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School where he graduated magna cum laude.[1] He clerked for then-Judge Neil Gorsuch of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and Judge Laurence Silberman of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.[2] Papik was mentioned as a possible nominee for the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in 2017 for a vacant Nebraska seat but it ultimately went to Judge L. Steven Grasz.[3]
Papik's name was among those of four candidates that was submitted to the governor from a nominating commission.[4][5]
On March 21, 2018 Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts announced the appointment of Papik to the state Supreme Court. He fills the seat vacated due to the resignation of Judge Max J. Kelch. Papik was Governor Ricketts’ fourth appointment to the Nebraska Supreme Court.[1]
Papik grew up in Stromsburg, Nebraska. He and his wife, Rachel, have three children. He is a registered Republican.[5]
"From his legal education at Harvard to his time serving under federal judges, Jonathan brings broad experience to the state's highest court"
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| Preceded by | Associate Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court 2018–present |
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