December 24, 2009

Washington, D.C.—Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following statement on the nomination of Gloria Navarro by President Obama to be U.S. District Judge for Nevada:

“I am pleased that President Obama has nominated Gloria Navarro to serve as the U.S. District Judge for Nevada,” Reid said.  “This first generation American is the embodiment of the American Dream. Throughout her career, Gloria has impressed me with her intellect and life experience. She has served Nevada with distinction as the Chief Deputy District Attorney, and at the Office of the Federal Public Defender. Gloria has also worked in her own practice, where she was awarded the Louis Wiener Pro Bono Service Award for her representation of a victim of spousal abuse, as well as an associate at Kelly & Sullivan, Ltd. In 2002, Gloria was named “Public Lawyer of the Year” by the Nevada State Bar Association. Throughout her career, Gloria has worked to put people first and I’m convinced that she will bring a valuable perspective to the bench.”