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Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals
Hon. Jennifer W. Elrod, Chief Judge
Lyle W. Cayce, Clerk of Court

Chief Judge Jennifer W. Elrod has appointed Michael Bentley (Jackson, Mississippi) as Chair of the Lawyers Advisory Committee.  Other members appointed were Gaines Cleveland (Gulfport, Mississippi); Tom Flanagan (New Orleans, Louisiana); Allison Jones (Shreveport, Louisiana); Aaron Nielson (Austin, Texas); and Matthew Wright (Amarillo, Texas).  The appointments are for two-year terms and are effective October 31, 2025. Further information regarding the Committee is available here.