9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals (Los Angeles)
Career Highlights: Appointed by President George W. Bush to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 2006; general counsel, Los Angeles State Building Authority, 1992-2006; managing partner, Smith Crane Robinson & Parker, 1972-2006; associate, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 1969-72
Law School: University of Chicago Law School, 1969
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Career Highlights: Appointed by President George W. Bush to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 2006; general counsel, Los Angeles State Building Authority, 1992-2006; managing partner, Smith Crane Robinson & Parker, 1972-2006; associate, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 1969-72
Law School: University of Chicago Law School, 1969
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
EL SEGUNDO — Judge Milan D. Smith has wrestled with the public's preconceptions about his political views since he was appointed to the bench in 2006.
Some conservatives worried that as a moderate Republican he wouldn't provide enough balance to the liberal-leaning 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Liberals looked to his family - a Mormon clan that produced conservative political scions in Arizona and Oregon - and some feared these ties would influence his rulings... (continued)
