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Paul A. Magnuson was born and raised on a farm near Carthage, South Dakota. He is the product of a one-room schoolhouse and graduated in a class of 13 from high school. Magnuson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in (1959) from Gustavus Adolphus College where he was active in athletics and student government, having served as Class President and Student Body President. He received his Juris Doctor (1963) from William Mitchell College of Law (again Class President) where he attended night law school while employed as assistant registrar, casualty claim adjuster, and law clerk.
CareerEdit
Attorney and lecturerEdit
Magnuson served as a private practicing attorney for 18 years in the firm of Levander, Gillen Miller and Magnuson, South Saint Paul, Minnesota, where his endeavors emphasized eminent domain and municipal law.
Magnuson served as a lecturer at William Mitchell College of Law and Hamline University School of Law from 1982 to 1989. From 1986 to 1991, Magnuson also served as Jurist in Residence at a number of undergraduate college liberal arts campuses in Minnesota. In 2010, Magnuson was a Fulbright Scholar at United International College, Zhuhai, China.
Federal judicial serviceEdit
Magnuson was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and, upon confirmation, entered judicial service on November 16, 1981. During his judicial career, Magnuson has served on the Judicial Conference of the United States as a Member and Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee, and International Judicial Relations Committee, and a member of the Inter-Circuit Assignment Committee. He also served the Federal Judicial Center as a Member of the District Judges Education Committee. Magnuson was also a longtime member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Judges Association, where he held numerous executive offices.
In addition, Magnuson has traveled to some 50 countries where he has encouraged the development of independent, ethical judiciaries in emerging democracies. This work has primarily been in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Asia, and Africa.[citation needed]
Magnuson served as Chief Judge from 1994 to 2001.[1] In 2002, he assumed senior status where he continues to carry an active case load.[2]
In 2009, Magnuson presided over a wrongful death civil suit over the killing of Fong Lee by a Minneapolis police officer.[3] In the early 2020s, he presided over the federal civil rights cases of the four Minneapolis police officers—Derek Chauvin, Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng, and Thomas Lane—for the murder of George Floyd.[4][5][6]
^"Magnuson, Paul Arthur - Federal Judicial Center". www.fjc.gov.
^"National Briefing | Washington: Stay Of Ruling On River Level". The New York Times. 26 July 2003. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
^Hanners, David (2009-05-27). "Tears, satisfaction after Fong Lee verdict favors city, police over family". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
^Mannix, Andy (November 29, 2021). "Former Minneapolis officers should be tried together in federal case, says magistrate judge". Star Tribune. Retrieved November 29, 2021.
^Galioto, Katie (December 4, 2021). "St. Paul to host federal civil rights trial for ex-Minneapolis cops in Floyd's death". Star Tribune. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
^Yancey-Bragg, N'dea (September 14, 2021). "Former Minneapolis police officers plead not guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights". USA Today. Retrieved September 14, 2021.
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District of Minnesota Paul A MagnusonSenior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of MinnesotaIncumbentAssumed office February 9 2002Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of MinnesotaIn office 1994 2001Preceded byDiana E MurphySucceeded byJames M RosenbaumJudge of the United States District Court for the District of MinnesotaIn office October 29 1981 February 9 2002Appointed byRonald ReaganPreceded byEdward DevittSucceeded byJoan N EricksenPersonal detailsBornPaul Arthur Magnuson 1937 02 09 February 9 1937 age 86 Carthage South DakotaEducationGustavus Adolphus College B A William Mitchell College of Law J D Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 Attorney and lecturer 2 2 Federal judicial service 3 See also 4 References 5 SourcesEarly life and education EditPaul A Magnuson was born and raised on a farm near Carthage South Dakota He is the product of a one room schoolhouse and graduated in a class of 13 from high school Magnuson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1959 from Gustavus Adolphus College where he was active in athletics and student government having served as Class President and Student Body President He received his Juris Doctor 1963 from William Mitchell College of Law again Class President where he attended night law school while employed as assistant registrar casualty claim adjuster and law clerk Career EditAttorney and lecturer Edit Magnuson served as a private practicing attorney for 18 years in the firm of Levander Gillen Miller and Magnuson South Saint Paul Minnesota where his endeavors emphasized eminent domain and municipal law Magnuson served as a lecturer at William Mitchell College of Law and Hamline University School of Law from 1982 to 1989 From 1986 to 1991 Magnuson also served as Jurist in Residence at a number of undergraduate college liberal arts campuses in Minnesota In 2010 Magnuson was a Fulbright Scholar at United International College Zhuhai China Federal judicial service Edit Magnuson was nominated by President Ronald Reagan and upon confirmation entered judicial service on November 16 1981 During his judicial career Magnuson has served on the Judicial Conference of the United States as a Member and Chair of the Bankruptcy Committee and International Judicial Relations Committee and a member of the Inter Circuit Assignment Committee He also served the Federal Judicial Center as a Member of the District Judges Education Committee Magnuson was also a longtime member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Judges Association where he held numerous executive offices In addition Magnuson has traveled to some 50 countries where he has encouraged the development of independent ethical judiciaries in emerging democracies This work has primarily been in Eastern Europe Central Asia Asia and Africa citation needed Magnuson served as Chief Judge from 1994 to 2001 1 In 2002 he assumed senior status where he continues to carry an active case load 2 In 2009 Magnuson presided over a wrongful death civil suit over the killing of Fong Lee by a Minneapolis police officer 3 In the early 2020s he presided over the federal civil rights cases of the four Minneapolis police officers Derek Chauvin Tou Thao J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane for the murder of George Floyd 4 5 6 See also EditList of United States federal judges by longevity of serviceReferences Edit Magnuson Paul Arthur Federal Judicial Center www fjc gov National Briefing Washington Stay Of Ruling On River Level The New York Times 26 July 2003 Retrieved 17 December 2010 Hanners David 2009 05 27 Tears satisfaction after Fong Lee verdict favors city police over family St Paul Pioneer Press Retrieved 2023 02 19 Mannix Andy November 29 2021 Former Minneapolis officers should be tried together in federal case says magistrate judge Star Tribune Retrieved November 29 2021 Galioto Katie December 4 2021 St Paul to host federal civil rights trial for ex Minneapolis cops in Floyd s death Star Tribune Retrieved December 4 2021 Yancey Bragg N dea September 14 2021 Former Minneapolis police officers plead not guilty to violating George Floyd s civil rights USA Today Retrieved September 14 2021 Sources EditPaul Arthur Magnuson at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges a public domain publication of the Federal Judicial Center Legal officesPreceded byEdward Devitt Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota1981 2002 Succeeded byJoan N EricksenPreceded byDiana E Murphy Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota1994 2001 Succeeded byJames M Rosenbaum Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Paul A Magnuson amp oldid 1180983848, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
