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Rachel Wainer Apter
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| Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court | |
| Assumed office October 21, 2022 |
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| Appointed by | Phil Murphy |
| Preceded by | Jaynee LaVecchia |
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| Born | July 22, 1980 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) Harvard University (JD) |
Rachel Wainer Apter, born on July 22, 1980, is an American lawyer. She is currently a justice on the highest court in New Jersey, called the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
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About Rachel Wainer Apter
Her Early Life and School
Rachel Wainer Apter grew up in Rockaway, New Jersey. She went to Morris Hills High School there. After high school, she studied at the University of Pennsylvania. She graduated with very high honors. Later, she earned her law degree from Harvard Law School in 2007, also with great honors.
Her Career Journey
After finishing law school, Rachel Wainer Apter worked as an assistant for several important judges. She assisted Judge Jed S. Rakoff in New York. Then, she worked for Chief Judge Robert Katzmann in a higher court. She also had the special chance to work for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the Supreme Court of the United States. This is the highest court in the entire country.
After her time with the judges, Ms. Wainer Apter worked as a lawyer at a firm called Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe. She also worked for the ACLU in New York. The ACLU is an organization that works to protect people's rights.
Later, she became a special advisor to the Attorney General of New Jersey. She then became the director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights. This division helps make sure everyone is treated fairly.
Becoming a Judge
While working for the New Jersey Attorney General, Rachel Wainer Apter led a team. This team worked to support a program called DACA. This program helps young people who came to the U.S. as children.
On March 15, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy chose Rachel Wainer Apter to become a justice on the Supreme Court of New Jersey. She was chosen to take the place of Justice Jaynee LaVecchia, who was retiring.
Her first nomination ended in 2021. This was because a state senator did not agree to her appointment. However, in January 2022, Governor Murphy nominated her again. On October 13, 2022, a committee voted to approve her nomination. Some people had questions about her past work with the civil rights division and the ACLU.
Finally, on October 17, 2022, the state Senate voted to confirm her. She officially became a justice on October 21, 2022.
Her Family Life
Rachel Wainer Apter lives in Englewood, New Jersey. She is married and has three children.
See also
- List of law clerks of the Supreme Court of the United States (Seat 6)
