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Michael J. Hendershot

Judicial Nominee to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
CJR Status: Pending
Ranking: Ranking Pending

Current Role: Chief Deputy Solicitor General, Ohio Attorney General’s Office

Nomination Date: April 01, 2026
Nomination Status: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

  • Background

    2011 – Present: Chief Deputy Solicitor, Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Columbus, Ohio
    2006 – 2011: Associate, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP, Columbus, Ohio
    2005 – 2006: Law Clerk for Hon. Terrence O’Donnell, Supreme Court of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio
    2002 – 2005: Associate, Perkins Coie LLP, Phoenix, Arizona
    2001 – 2002: Law Clerk for Hon. Jerry Smith, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Houston, Texas
    Education: University of Virginia Law School (J.D.) 2001; Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A.) 1997.

AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.