June 2017 Bar Bulletin
By Janice Sue Wang
The Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee (JCEC) hereby issues the call for new members! JCEC is the arm of the KCBA that rates candidates who seek judicial office by either appointment or election. We put due consideration into the meaning of “Qualified,” “Well Qualified,” “Exceptionally Well Qualified” and, regrettably but necessarily at times, “Not Qualified.” We can only carry out this critical function with a large pool of dedicated attorneys who can bring a wide swath of experience to the process.
The public needs judges who are intelligent, compassionate and willing to listen to all sides, and...