Nomination for Seat on Judicial Council
The Board of Governors of the Alaska Bar Association is soliciting nominations for the seat on the Alaska Judicial Council currently held by Jonathon Katcher. This is for a six-year term ending February 2032.
Any active member of the Alaska Bar who resides in the 3rd Judicial District is eligible to fill this vacancy, which is one of Council’s three attorney positions. Council members serve staggered six-year terms. The Board of Governors makes the appointment after conducting an advisory poll. Polling will occur only in the 3rd Judicial District.
The description of the attorney member Council position prepared by the Alaska Judicial Council is posted on the Judicial Council’s website. It outlines the duties and responsibilities of Council members and is provided as information to prospective attorney candidates.
PLEASE NOTE: Attorneys holding an office or position of profit with the State of Alaska or the U.S. Government are ineligible for appointment (Alaska Constitution, Article 4, Section 8). The person appointed to the Council is subject to the disclosure requirements of AS 39.50, the Conflict-of-Interest Law. An attorney may not serve on the Council and the Commission on Judicial Conduct simultaneously.
If you wish to be nominated to the council:
1. Complete the nominating petition found here.
2. Submit a resume and/or a letter with a statement of your background, which will be posted on the Bar’s website.
Deadline: November 21, 2025
