May 5, 2010

Washington, D.C. -- Nevada Senator Harry Reid today congratulated Gloria Navarro, chief deputy district attorney for the Clark County Office of County Counsel, on her confirmation by the Senate to serve as a judge in the U.S. District Court for Nevada. Navarro was confirmed with bipartisan support by a unanimous vote.  

Below are Reid’s remarks as prepared for delivery:

“Gloria Navarro has proven throughout her personal and professional life that she embodies the values our country cherishes: hard work, discipline and respect for the rule of law.  I have been impressed time and again by this Nevadan’s professional record and her commitment to public service in all areas of her life.
 
“She has worked for nearly 20 years in both in the private and public sectors and is experienced at handling very complex litigation at both the federal and state levels.

“She is currently a chief deputy district attorney in the Office of County Counsel. She has worked as a public defender –  and in 2002, she received the Nevada State Bar Access to Justice Pro Bono Public Lawyer of the Year award. She has also worked in private practice – representing clients in federal and state litigation relating to criminal, civil and family law.  In 2001, she was awarded the Louis Wiener Pro Bono Service Award for her representation of a victim of spousal abuse.

“She is truly committed to the Nevada community.  Among other things, as President of the Latino Bar Association, she created a mentoring program pairing high school, college, and law students with community lawyers.
 
“I am proud to have recommended this exceptional Nevadan to President Obama and I congratulate her on her confirmation to the U.S. District Court.”