Mary Louise Wagner (born 1984 or 1985) is an American lawyer who is the designate to serve as a justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Mary L. Wagner | |
|---|---|
| Justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court | |
Designate | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| Appointed by | Bill Lee |
| Succeeding | Roger A. Page |
| Judge of the Tennessee Circuit Court of the 30th Judicial District, Division VII | |
| Assumed office October 2016 | |
| Appointed by | Bill Haslam |
| Preceded by | Donna Fields |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1984 or 1985 (age 39–40)[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tom Owen |
| Education | University of Colorado Boulder (BA) University of Memphis (JD) |
Education
editWagner received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2006.[2] She received a Juris Doctor from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law of the University of Memphis, graduating magna cum laude, in 2009.[2][3]
Legal career
editFrom 2009 to 2010, she served as a law clerk to Judge Steven Stafford of the Tennessee Court of Appeals. From 2010 to 2011, she was an associate with Teitner, Williams, Dooley and Napolitan PLLC. From 2012 to 2014, she was an adjunct professor at the University of Memphis School of Law. From 2011 to 2016, she was an associate with Rice, Amundsen & Aperton PLLC.[2]
Judicial career
editState court service
editWagner was one of three candidates suggested to Governor Bill Haslam to fill a vacant seat on the Shelby County Circuit Court bench. The vacancy occurred due to the retirement of Judge Donna Fields.[4]
On October 24, 2016, Governor Haslam announced the appointment of Wagner to serve as a circuit court judge for the 30th Judicial District, which serves Shelby County.[5][6] She was elected on August 2, 2018 and re-elected on August 4, 2022.[2]
Appointment to Tennessee Supreme Court
editIn December 2023, Wagner was one of six candidates who applied for an upcoming vacancy.[7] In January 2024, Wagner was named as one of three finalists for an upcoming vacancy.[1]
On February 1, 2024, Governor Bill Lee nominated Wagner to a seat on the Tennessee Supreme Court. She would fill the vacancy left by Justice Roger A. Page, who will retire on August 31, 2024.[8]
On March 11, 2024, she was confirmed to the court. The Tennessee House of Representatives voted 94–3 and the Tennessee Senate voted 32–0.[9] She is awaiting her swearing-in.
Memberships
editShe is a member of the Federalist Society.[10]
Personal life
editWagner is married to Tom Owen, and they have a son, Benjamin.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Mealins, Evan (January 5, 2024). "Three finalists named for upcoming Tennessee Supreme Court vacancy". The Tennessean. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Application for Nomination to Judicial Office" (PDF). tncourts.gov. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Hon. Mary Louise Wagner Profile | Memphis, TN Lawyer | Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Daily Digest". Memphis Daily News. August 10, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Haslam Appoints Wagner Circuit Court Judge for 30th Judicial District" (Press release). Office of the Governor. October 24, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Circuit Court Judge Mary L. Wagner". tncourts.gov. Archived from the original on October 24, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Wethington, Caleb (December 11, 2023). "6 apply for upcoming Tennessee Supreme Court vacancy". www.wsmv.com. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ "Governor Lee Names Tennessee Supreme Court Appointee" (Press release). Tennessee Courts. February 1, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Mealins, Evan (March 11, 2024). "Tennessee General Assembly confirms Mary Wagner to state Supreme Court". The Tennessean. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Mealins, Evan (February 1, 2024). "Gov. Lee picks Memphis judge Mary Wagner for upcoming Tennessee Supreme Court vacancy". The Tennessean. Retrieved June 21, 2024.