Beverly Reid O'Connell
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 92–0, Beverly Reid O'Connell was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. She earned a law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law (now Rick J. Caruso School of Law) in 1990. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 15, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 92–0
- Education
- University of California, Los Angeles 1986 · Pepperdine Law (now Rick J. Caruso School of Law) 1990
- Succeeded
- Valerie Baker Fairbank
- Succeeded by
- Kenly Kiya Kato
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Central District of California · succeeded Valerie Baker Fairbank | Obama (D) | 92–0 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| University of California, Los Angeles | B.A. | 1986 |
| Pepperdine University School of Law (now Rick J. Caruso School of Law) | J.D. | 1990 |
4 years on the Central District of California. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).