Dalila Wendlandt

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Dalila Wendlandt
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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Tenure

2020 - Present

Years in position

4

Prior offices
Massachusetts Appeals Court

Compensation

Base salary

$226,187

Elections and appointments
Appointed

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1991

Graduate

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1993

Law

Stanford University Law School, 1996

Personal
Birthplace
New Orleans, La.
Profession
Lawyer
Contact

Dalila Wendlandt is a judge of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. She assumed office on December 4, 2020.

Wendlandt first became a member of the court through gubernatorial appointment. She was appointed by Republican Gov. Charlie Baker on November 3, 2020, and sworn in on December 4, 2020.[1][2] To read more about judicial selection in Massachusetts, click here.

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
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Court Information
Justices: 7
Founded: 1692
Location: Boston
Salary
Associates: $226,187[3]
Judicial Selection
Method: Gubernatorial appointment of judges
Term: Until 70 years of age
Active justices
Kimberly S. Budd, Elizabeth Dewar, Frank M. Gaziano, Serge Georges Jr., Scott L. Kafker, Dalila Wendlandt, Gabrielle R. Wolohojian

Biography

Dalila Wendlandt was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Wendlandt earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1991, an M.S. in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1993, and a J.D. from Stanford University Law School in 1996. Wendlandt's career experience includes working as a law clerk for United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit Justice John M. Walker, Jr., a partner with the Ropes & Gray law firm, and writer.[4]

Appointments

The section below details Wendlandt's judicial appointments throughout her career.

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (2020-present)

Wendlandt was appointed to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on November 3, 2020, by Governor Charlie Baker (R). She was sworn in on December 4, 2020.[1][2]

Massachusetts Appeals Court (2017-2020)

Wendlandt was appointed to the Massachusetts Appeals Court in April 2017 by Gov. Charlie Baker (R). She was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of Elspeth Cypher.[5][6]


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State supreme court judicial selection in Massachusetts

See also: Judicial selection in Massachusetts

The seven justices of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court are appointed by the governor with the approval of the Governor's Council. The Governor's Council is constitutionally authorized and advises the governor on government affairs in Massachusetts. The council is composed of eight members and is elected biennially by the voters. Judges on the supreme court serve until the mandatory retirement age of 70.[7]

Qualifications

Judges of this court must be under the age of 70.[7]

Chief justice

The chief justice is also appointed by the governor with council approval, serving until age 70 as well.[7]

Vacancies

See also: How vacancies are filled in state supreme courts

Vacancies on the supreme court are filled by the governor with the approval of the Governor's Council. Judges serve until the mandatory retirement age of 70.[7]

The map below highlights how vacancies are filled in state supreme courts across the country.

See also

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