Kathryn Hackett King (Office of Governor Doug Ducey)
PHOENIX - Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday announced he is filling an Arizona Supreme Court vacancy by appointing Kathryn Hackett King, a Phoenix lawyer who previously worked on his staff.
King, a fellow Republican whom Ducey appointed to the state Board of Regents in 2020, was Ducey’s deputy general counsel from 2015 to 2017.
"Kate’s strong belief in the separation of powers and experience serving in all three branches of government will serve the people of Arizona well," Ducey said in a statement on July 8. "I have witnessed her intelligence and wisdom firsthand, and I know she is well-respected in the legal field."
King practices civil law, focusing on representing employers in employment matters and related matters, and is currently a partner in the firm of BurnsBarton PLC. She previously worked at Snell & Wilmer LLP, a large Phoenix-based firm.
Ducey’s appointment of King fills a vacancy created by the retirement earlier this year of now-former Justice Andrew Gould, whom Ducey appointed to the state high court in 2016.
King was among seven nominees selected by a state court screening panel.
Arizona Headlines
- Court mulls appeal over fixing unsigned ballots in Arizona
- Phoenix Fire Deputy Chief deployed to help in Miami-area condo collapse efforts
- Arizona water utility says 2021 runoff season was 2nd-driest on record
Tune in to FOX 10 Phoenix for the latest news:
This browser does not support the Video element.
Get breaking news alerts in the FOX 10 News app. It is FREE! Download for Apple iOS or Android.