Cornyn Praises Confirmation of Jim Ho for Fifth Circuit

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after the Senate confirmed former Texas Solicitor General Jim Ho to fill a vacancy on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit:

"Jim Ho is a principled lawyer and dedicated public servant, one who reflects the very best of Texas and our legal system," said Sen. Cornyn. "I'm proud to have recommended him for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and I have full confidence that he will continue to serve Texas and our nation with distinction on the bench."

Sen. Cornyn and Sen. Cruz recommended Jim Ho to President Trump following an extensive review and interview process of the candidate pool by the bipartisan Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee (FJEC). The Senators established the FJEC, a bipartisan panel of leading attorneys in Texas, to help identify the most qualified candidates to fill judicial vacancies. The panel reviewed applications, interviewed candidates, and made recommendations to the Senators, who interviewed individuals before making their recommendations to the President.

Former Texas Solicitor General, Jim Ho: Nominee for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Jim Ho is a partner in the Dallas office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, where he serves as co-chair of the firm's appellate and constitutional law practice group. Before joining the firm, Mr. Ho served as Solicitor General of Texas in the Office of the Attorney General of Texas. Before relocating to Texas, Mr. Ho served as a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and as Chief Counsel to U.S. Senator John Cornyn on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Mr. Ho also served in the U.S. Department of Justice, first as a special assistant to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, and then as an attorney-advisor in the Office of Legal Counsel. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Ho served as a law clerk to Judge Jerry E. Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a B.A. in Public Policy, with honors, from Stanford University and a J.D., with high honors, from the University of Chicago Law School.

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