Richard C. Wesley

Judge Richard C. Wesley

Personal

Birthday:

1949

Birthplace:

Canandaigua, NY

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Private practice, Pittsford, New York, 1974-1976
Private practice, Geneseo, New York, 1976-1987
Assistant minority counsel, New York State Assembly, 1979-1982
State assemblyman, New York, 1983-1987
Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Seventh Judicial District, 1987-1994
Associate justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department, 1994-1996
Associate judge, New York State Court of Appeals, 1997-2003

Education

Name of School:

State University of New York at Albany

Degree:

B.A.

Degree Year:

1971

Name of School - Second:

Cornell University Law School

Cornell Law School combines inspired teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a close-knit and collegial intellectual community. Hallmarks include: A faculty that excels not only in scholarly productivity, but also in teaching ability An approach to legal education that encourages collaboration and interdisciplinary study A global emphasis, including educational partnerships around the world A part of Cornell University, one of the world's great research universities Graduates who are connected and make a difference

Degree - Second:

J.D.

Degree Year - Second:

1974

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Court Name:

Second Circuit Court of Appeals

President Nominating:

George W. Bush

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

6/12/2003