Jonathan James Papik (born January 7, 1982) is an associate justice of the

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Biography

Papik earned a

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in history from

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, graduating '' summa cum laude'', and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School where he graduated '' magna cum laude''. He clerked for then-Judge Neil Gorsuch of the

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and Judge

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of the

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. Papik was mentioned as a possible nominee for the

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in 2017 for a vacant Nebraska seat but it ultimately went to Judge L. Steven Grasz.

Nebraska Supreme Court tenure

Papik's name was among those of four candidates that was submitted to the governor from a nominating commission. On March 21, 2018

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announced the appointment of Papik to the state Supreme Court. He fills the seat vacated due to the resignation of Judge Max J. Kelch. Papik was Governor Ricketts’ fourth appointment to the Nebraska Supreme Court.

Personal life

Papik grew up in Stromsburg, Nebraska. He and his wife, Rachel, have three children. He is a registered

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