Hamden Resident Nominated For CT Superior Court Judge Position

HAMDEN, CT — A Hamden resident is among the 14 people nominated by Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday to serve as judges of the Connecticut Superior Court.

The nominees are each being selected to fill one of 20 vacancies that currently exist on the court, according to a news release.

“Selecting nominees to become judges is one of the most important duties of a governor, and this class of nominees have the qualifications and meet the high standards the people of Connecticut deserve on the bench,” Lamont said. “I am proud that our administration has a record of selecting nominees who’ve expanded the diversity, backgrounds, and professional experiences of those who serve our court system.”

The nominations have been forwarded to the Connecticut General Assembly, which must review and confirm the candidates

The nominees include Felice Gray-Kemp, 57, of Hamden.

“Gray-Kemp graduated from Yale University and obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut,” according to the news release. “She is currently a self-employed attorney and is affiliated with Unified Law (a fractional law department corporation). Prior to this, Gray-Kemp was an attorney for such Connecticut companies as United Technologies, Amphenol Corporation, and Chemtura Corporation.”