Jim Webb: “today it is my distinct pleasure to offer my support along with my colleague Senator Warner for the nomination of Judge…”

“today it is my distinct pleasure to offer my support along with my colleague Senator Warner for the nomination of Judge Mark Davis to be a judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The career of this nominee is impressive. Judge Davis is regarded as a patient, thoughtful individual who exhibits the highest degree of ethical conduct and professionalism. After graduating law school, Judge Davis began his legal career as a law clerk to Judge John A. MacKenzie who served as judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 1988-1989. In 1989, Judge Davis joined McGuire Woods, LLP, where he worked as a partner from 1996 until 1998. Judge Davis has also worked as partner at Carr & Porter LLC, 1998-2003. Since 2003, Judge Davis has served on the Third Judicial Circuit of Virginia, and has been the chief judge since 2006. The Virginia Bar Association rated Judge Davis as 'highly qualified.' Judge Davis's written opinions reflect his keen intellect, and the extent to which he values communicating his reasoning to counsel and litigants. Further, Judge Davis is active in myriad community and civic organizations. Judge Davis received his B.A. in government from the University of Virginia in 1984, and his J.D. from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1988. The Constitution assigns a critically important role to the Senate in the advice and consent process related to nominations for the Federal judiciary.”