Dowling appointed to Judicial Nominating Commission

PROVIDENCE – Sally Dowling has been appointed to the Judicial Nominating Commission and has been designated as chair, according to Gov. Gina M. Raimondo.

“This commission plays an important role in recommending the leaders of Rhode Island’s judicial system,” Raimondo said in a statement. “Sally’s years of experience in the legal field will be a tremendous asset to the commission. I am grateful Sally has agreed to serve as chair of the commission.”

Dowling said she is honored by the opportunity.

“I look forward to working with my colleagues on the commission to find the best legal minds to lead Rhode Island’s judiciary,” Dowling said.

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Dowling is a lawyer at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., where she counsels privately-held businesses and their shareholders on acquisitions, divestitures, financing, business succession, governance and other corporate matters. Dowling is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, which also named her as one of 2015’s Best Lawyers of the Year for Mergers and Acquisitions in Providence.

Dowling will replace Louise Durfee, whose term recently expired.

The Judicial Nominating Commission screens applicants for vacancies on all of Rhode Island’s courts. After an extensive application process, the commission interviews, solicits public comment and conducts background checks on all judicial candidates. The commission votes and submits multiple, highly qualified options to the governor for each vacancy.

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