Lynn Nettleton Hughes
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Lynn Nettleton Hughes is a United States federal judge
.
Born in Houston, Texas
, Hughes received a B.A.
from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa in 1963 and a J.D.
from the University of Texas School of Law
in 1966. He was in private practice in Houston, Texas
from 1966 to 1979. He was a President, Southwest Resources, Houston, Texas from 1969 to 1970. He was a judge on the 165th Judicial District, State of Texas from 1979 to 1980. He was a judge on the 189th Judicial District, State of Texas from 1981 to 1985. Adjunct professor, South Texas College of Law, 1973–present. He was an Adjunct professor, University of Texas School of Law from 1990 to 1991. He received an LL.M. from the University of Virginia School of Law
in 1992.
Hughes was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
. Hughes was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
on October 16, 1985, to a seat vacated by Robert O'Conor, Jr.. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on December 16, 1985, and received his commission on December 17, 1985.
Since approximately 2008, Hughes has been a lecturer focusing on ethical issues for the 35,000-member American Association of Petroleum Geologists
.
According to a Thursday, July 29, 2010 AOL online article, Judge Hughes was asked by BP to oversee the massive number of lawsuits filed against it. While he does not own any shares of BP and has not been formally asked to recuse himself, the fact that he has connections (like many federal judges that are his colleagues in his district) to the oil and gas sector as a whole has led some media outlets, including CNN, to suggest that such a choice could be somewhat questionable.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
, Hughes received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
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from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa in 1963 and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
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from the University of Texas School of Law
University of Texas School of Law
The University of Texas School of Law, also known as UT Law, is an ABA-certified American law school located on the University of Texas at Austin campus. The law school has been in operation since the founding of the University in 1883. It was one of only two schools at the University when it was...
in 1966. He was in private practice in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
from 1966 to 1979. He was a President, Southwest Resources, Houston, Texas from 1969 to 1970. He was a judge on the 165th Judicial District, State of Texas from 1979 to 1980. He was a judge on the 189th Judicial District, State of Texas from 1981 to 1985. Adjunct professor, South Texas College of Law, 1973–present. He was an Adjunct professor, University of Texas School of Law from 1990 to 1991. He received an LL.M. from the University of Virginia School of Law
University of Virginia School of Law
The University of Virginia School of Law was founded in Charlottesville in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson as one of the original subjects taught at his "academical village," the University of Virginia. The law school maintains an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students in its initial degree program...
in 1992.
Hughes was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas is the Federal district court with jurisdiction over the southern part of Texas...
. Hughes was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
on October 16, 1985, to a seat vacated by Robert O'Conor, Jr.. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on December 16, 1985, and received his commission on December 17, 1985.
Since approximately 2008, Hughes has been a lecturer focusing on ethical issues for the 35,000-member American Association of Petroleum Geologists
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
The American Association of Petroleum Geologists is one of the world's largest professional geological societies with over 31,000 members as of 2007. The AAPG works to advance the science of geology , to promote technology, and to inspire high professional conduct...
.
According to a Thursday, July 29, 2010 AOL online article, Judge Hughes was asked by BP to oversee the massive number of lawsuits filed against it. While he does not own any shares of BP and has not been formally asked to recuse himself, the fact that he has connections (like many federal judges that are his colleagues in his district) to the oil and gas sector as a whole has led some media outlets, including CNN, to suggest that such a choice could be somewhat questionable.