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'''Paul Kennedy''' has been appointed to the [[New Mexico Supreme Court]] by Governor [[Susana Martinez]]. Kennedy had previously served on the court under appointment from Governor [[Gary E. Johnson]].
==Background==
After serving as a [[United States Marine]] during the [[Vietnam War]], Kennedy used a [[Fulbright Scholarship]] to earn a [[Juris Doctor]] from [[Georgetown University]].
Kennedy practiced law at his own firm in [[New Mexico]] for thirty-six years. His practice focused on the protection of [[civil rights]] including the right to [[free speech]]. He is bilingual; he speaks Spanish and English.
==Judicial Career==
Kennedy first served as a judge when he was temporarily appointed by Governor [[Gary E. Johnson]] in [[2002]]. After serving out his term, he returned to private practice. In 2012, Governor Martinez nominated Kennedy to the court again after he was unanimously selected by a non-partisan committee.
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[[Category:New Mexico Supreme Court justices]]
[[Category:Georgetown Law School alumni]]
[[Category:Fulbright Scholars]]
[[Category:Living people]]
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