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Dan Mulhern, a partner in Nutter’s Public Policy group, has been appointed to the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) by Massachusetts Gov. Maura T. Healey. The JNC is responsible for advising the governor on nominating and appointing judicial officers. The JNC will perform due diligence to ensure that judicial candidates hold the qualities necessary to serve on the state’s courts, including integrity, a strong work ethic, clear judgement, and a commitment to equality and impartiality. In addition, the JNC will ensure that judicial candidates represent the diversity of the communities they serve, including by geography, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, and economic status.