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Jennifer Walker Elrod
Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Role
Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Organization
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Born
1966
Birthplace
Port Arthur, Texas
Gender
Not listed
Background
Jennifer Walker Elrod has served as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit since October 4, 2024. Appointed by President George W. Bush, she joined the court in 2007 after serving as a judge on the 190th Texas District Court in Harris County. Elrod has authored notable rulings including Jarkesy v. SEC, which the Supreme Court affirmed in 2024. She is a graduate of Baylor University and Harvard Law School.