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Governor makes two judicial nominating commission appointments

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State Seal of FloridaGov. Ron DeSantis recently made two judicial nominating commission appointments.

Chad Mizelle to serve as commissioner on the 13th Circuit JNC

Chad Mizelle of Tampa serves as of counsel to the international law firm Jones Day. He previously served as acting general counsel to the Department of Homeland Security and held senior legal positions at both the White House and the U.S. Department of Justice. Before his public service, Mizelle worked in private practice and served as a law clerk to Judge David B. Sentelle of the D.C. Circuit. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his law degree from Cornell Law School.

George “Tommy” Reeves to serve as commissioner on the Third Circuit JNC

George “Tommy” Reeves of Madison serves as a shareholder of Davis, Schnitker, Reeves, & Browning and general counsel to Suwannee River Water Management District. He also serves as counsel to the School Board of Jefferson County. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law.

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