Judge of the Supreme Court, Position 1

Stephen K Bushong

Nonpartisan

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Occupation: Oregon Supreme Court Justice

Occupational Background: Oregon Supreme Court Justice, January 2, 2023, to present. Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge, 2008-2022. Oregon Department of Justice, 1994-2008. Private law practice, 1985-1994.

Educational Background: University of Michigan Law School, J.D. 1984; University of Michigan, B.A. 1980

Prior Governmental Experience: Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge, 2008-2022. Oregon Department of Justice, 1994-2008.

Experience

• Oregon Supreme Court Justice since January 2023
• 15 years' experience as a trial judge
• Chief Civil Judge 2013-2017
• Presiding Judge 2018-2022
• Chief Trial Counsel, Oregon Department of Justice 2005-2008
• Attorney-in-Charge, Special Litigation Unit, Oregon Department of Justice 1998-2005
• 9 years' experience in private law practice

Service

• Oregon Rules of Appellate Practice Committee Chair 2023-present
• Oregon Law Commission 2012-2023
• Uniform Trial Court Rules Committee 2018-2022
• Uniform Civil Jury Instructions Committee 2010-2012
• Multnomah Bar Association Professionalism Committee 2009-2012
• Oregon State Bar Litigation Section Executive Committee 2004-2008
• Oregon State Bar Government Law Section Executive Committee 2005-2007
• Coach of Franklin High School's "We the People" constitution team 2010-2022
• Youth Baseball Coach 1993-2001

Statement

After serving as a trial judge for 15 years, I am honored to serve as a justice on the Oregon Supreme Court. I'm committed to applying the rule of law fairly and impartially in each case that comes to the court. I promise to deliberate with an open mind and consider alternative points of view, and to do my best to ensure that the court's decisions are grounded in principle based on the facts and the law, not on any outside influences or political pressures. I also pledge to do my best to foster public confidence in our judiciary by working to improve our system of justice so that we can fully realize our consitution's promise of liberty, justice, and equality for all.

Endorsements

• Former Governor Barbara Roberts
• Former Governor Ted Kulongoski
• Former Chief Justices Paul DeMuniz, Thomas Balmer, and Martha Walters
• Senior Justices Rives Kistler, Robert Durham, and Richard Baldwin
• Chief Justice Meagan Flynn

(This information furnished by Elect Justice Steve Bushong Committee.)