Summary
Steven Bennett Gould (born May 9, 1966) is an American lawyer who has served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland since 2021. He served as a judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals from 2019 to 2021.
Steven B. Gould | |
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| Justice of the Supreme Court of Maryland | |
| Assumed office September 11, 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | Mary Ellen Barbera |
| Judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals | |
| In office April 18, 2019 – September 11, 2021 | |
| Appointed by | Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | Patrick L. Woodward |
| Succeeded by | Rosalyn Tang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Steven Bennett Gould May 9, 1966 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) Boston University (JD) |
Early life and education edit
Gould was born on May 9, 1966, in Washington, D.C.[1] He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania in 1988 and his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Boston University School of Law in 1992.[1][2]
Legal and academic career edit
Gould is a trial lawyer and civil litigator. From 1993 to 1994 he was an associate with Brown, Rudnick & Gesner. From 1995 to 1997 he was a partner with Flyer & Gould, LLC. He was a sole practitioner from 1994 to 1995 and again from 1997 to 1998.[1] He is a founding partner of Brown Gould Kiely, LLP where he served from 1998 to 2019.[2] Since 2021, he has been an adjunct associate professor at the Washington College of Law of American University.[1]
Judicial career edit
Maryland Court of Special Appeals edit
On March 12, 2019, Governor Larry Hogan appointed Gould to be a judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.[3] On March 22, 2019, his nomination was confirmed by the Maryland Senate.[4] He was sworn in as a Judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals on April 18, 2019.[1]
Maryland Court of Appeals edit
Gould was one of six applicants who applied for the upcoming vacancy on the Maryland Court of Appeals,[5] four of the names were submitted to the governor.[6] On September 3, 2021, Governor Larry Hogan announced the appointment of Gould to be a judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy to be left by Judge Mary Ellen Barbera who reached the mandatory retirement age on September 10, 2021.[2][7]
Community involvement edit
From 2007 to 2010, Gould served a volunteer judge for the Maryland High School Mock Trial Competition. From 2004 to 2008, he has been a coach for children's baseball, basketball, and soccer. Since 2008, he has been a member of Congregation B'Nai Tzedek; serving on the board of directors from 2013 to 2014 and as general counsel from 2015 to 2019.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Steven B. Gould, Maryland Court of Appeals Judge". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 13, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c "Governor Hogan Announces Judicial Appointments" (Press release). Annapolis, Maryland: Office of Governor Larry Hogan. September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- ^ "Governor Larry Hogan Announces Judicial Appointments" (Press release). Annapolis, Maryland: Office of Governor Larry Hogan. March 12, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- ^ Lash, Steve (March 22, 2019). "Senate confirms three judges to Md. appellate courts". Maryland Daily Record. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- ^ Lash, Steve (June 25, 2021). "5 judges, 1 attorney vie for Maryland Court of Appeals seat". Maryland Daily Record. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (August 6, 2021). "Judicial Screening Commission Recommends Four for Appeals Court Vacancy". Maryland Matters. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- ^ "Hogan names new chief judge to Maryland's highest court". AP NEWS. September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
External links edit
- Official Maryland Government profile
- Steven Gould at Ballotpedia