Profile of Judge Alfred T. Goodwin

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Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Appointed by: President Nixon, 1971

Born: June 29, 1923 in Bellingham, Washington

Education: BA, University of Oregon 1947; JD, University of Oregon 1951

Law Practice: Private practice (1951-55)

Judicial Appointments: Oregon Circuit Court (1955-60); Oregon Supreme Court (1960-69); United States District Court for the District of Oregon (1969-71); Ninth Circuit (1971-present)

Opinions Reported in Appellate Decisions Noted:

• Government employee's section 1983 claim for continuing discriminatory practices does not accrue until employment ends
• Employee's estate could recover face value of life insurance policy in wrongful termination action
• School district not required to provide special services to home schooled child

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