Supreme Court Committee

The mission of the NAWL Supreme Court Committee is to review and evaluate the qualifications of each Presidential nominee to the United States Supreme Court with a specific focus on laws and decisions that impact or relate to NAWL's mission to advance women in the legal profession and advocate for the equality of women under the law.


Members of the Committee, appointed by the NAWL President, consist of lawyers who are diverse with respect to the nature of their practice and jurisdiction.

Statements of Qualification

After review and deliberation, the Committee issues a summary evaluation consisting of a conclusion as to whether the nominee is well-qualified, qualified, or not qualified, along with a brief statement of the basis for the Committee’s evaluation.

NAWL finds Judge Jackson to be "Well Qualified"

March 19, 2022
NAWL finds Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be "Well Qualified" for the position of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

NAWL finds Judge Barrett to be "Not Qualified"

October 10, 2020
NAWL finds Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be "Not Qualified" for the position of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

NAWL finds Judge Kavanaugh to be "Not Qualified"

October 2, 2018
NAWL finds Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh to be "Not Qualified" for the position of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

NAWL finds Judge Gorsuch to be "Not Qualified"

March 16, 2017
NAWL finds Judge Neil M. Gorsuch to be "Not Qualified" for the position of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

NAWL finds Solicitor General Kagan to be "Well Qualified"

August 12, 2010
NAWL finds Solicitor General Elena Kagan to be "Well Qualified" for the position of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

NAWL finds Judge Sotomayor "Highly Qualified"

July 16, 2009
NAWL finds Judge Sonia Sotomayor "Highly Qualified" for the position of Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
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