Background
White, Penny J. was born on May 3, 1956 in Kingsport, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of C.A. and Alvira Emuogene White.
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Penny J. White
State supreme court associatejustice
Penny J. White, State supreme court associatejustice. Bar: Tennessee 1981, Maryland. 1983. E. Barrett Prettyman fellow Georgetown Law Center, Washington, 1985-1987. Member American Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, National Crime Defense Lawyers Association, Tennessee Bar Association, East Tennessee State University National Alumni Association (president 1985-1986).
Education
Bachelor of Science, East Tennessee State University, 1978;
Juris Doctor, U. Tennessee, 1981;
Master of Laws, Georgetown University, 1987.
Career
Associate, Richard Pectol & Associations, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1981-1983;
sole practice, Johnson City, Tennessee, 1985-1994;
associate justice, Tennessee Supreme Court, Nashville, since 1994. Former judge Tennessee Circuit Court, 1st judicial district, Tennessee Court Criminal Appeals, eastern division. Board directors Family Violence Council, Johnson City.
Achievements
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Penny J. White has been listed as a noteworthy State supreme court associatejustice by Marquis Who's Who.
Membership
Member American Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, National Crime Defense Lawyers Association, Tennessee Bar Association, East Tennessee State University National Alumni Association (president 1985-1986).
Interests
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Avocations: crafts, traveling.
Connections
Married Gary C. Shockley, September 24,1983.
- Father:
- C.A. White
- Mother:
- Alvira Emuogene White
- Spouse:
- Gary C. Shockley
Awards
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E. Barrett Prettyman fellow Georgetown Law Center, Washington, 1985-1987.E. Barrett Prettyman fellow Georgetown Law Center, Washington, 1985-1987.