Mar. 7, 2007

From Small-Town Roots, Judge Stitches Tale of Success

Johnnie B. Rawlinson was born in the City of Looms. Kannapolis, N.C., was home to Cannon Mills, once the world's largest producer of towels and linens. Rawlinson's parents worked in the factory.

Johnnie B. Rawlinson

9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Career Highlights: Appointed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals by President Bill Clinton, 2000; U.S. District judge, Nevada, 1998-2000; assistant district attorney, chief deputy district attorney, deputy district attorney, Las Vegas, 1980-98; staff attorney, Nevada Legal Services, 1980; private practice, Las Vegas, 1979-80.

Law School: University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1979

By Amelia Hansen
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      Johnnie B. Rawlinson was born in the City of Looms.
      Kannapolis, N.C., was home to Cannon Mills, once the world's largest producer of towels and linens. Rawlinson's parents worked in the factory.
      "It was a company-owned town," Rawlinson said. "It was rural, small. It was an interesting place to grow up... (continued)

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