Yesterday, we were honored to join other guests as new Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Morgan Christen (NGP Photo) was sworn into office.  The Ninth Circuit is the appeal platform for a number of energy based issues heard within its large, western jurisdiction that extends frrom Montana to Alaska, Hawaii and U.S. Pacific Trust islands.  It serves 20% of the US population, including over 60 million citizens.  The majority of the justices were present at  the Dena Dena’ina Civic & Convention Center between 3:30 and 5 p.m. before a large and welcoming crowd.  Below we provide several event photos.  The program consisted of an opening by the Court’s Executive, Cathy Catterson, and a welcome by Judge Sidney Thomas.  Anchorage Girl Scout Troop 764 provided Brandi Ison and Julianna Roberts to sing the National Anthem.

Yesterday was, indeed a busy day.  Prior to Judge Christen’s Investitute, Senator Lisa Murkowski addressed the Export Council’s annual scholarship luncheon…..  more coming.

Below are NGP event photos:  (Coming Friday)

(See several ADN photos, here)