"Kathleen Lane has earned an 'unqualified' rating from the American Bar Association, marking the first such rating of Trump's second term and aligning with past evaluations during his first term."
"The ABA's evaluation indicates that Lane has never tried a case as lead counsel, has only briefly cross-examined a witness, and has taken exactly one deposition."
"Pamela J. Roberts, chair of the ABA's Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary, states that the baseline expectation for a federal judgeship is about 12 years of legal experience, which Lane does not meet."
Kathleen Lane, nominated by Donald Trump for a federal judgeship, received an 'unqualified' rating from the American Bar Association. This rating reflects a lack of necessary legal experience, as Lane does not meet the 12-year benchmark typically expected for such a position. Although she is recognized as a smart and well-regarded lawyer, her courtroom experience is minimal, having never served as lead counsel in a case and lacking essential trial functions. The ABA's concerns echo previous ratings during Trump's first term, indicating a troubling trend in judicial nominations.
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