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Name:  Thomas M. Sutherland

Date of Birth:  11/20/59

Place of Birth:  Prescott, KS

When Appointed:  April 2003

By Whom Appointed:  Governor Kathleen Sebelius

City of Residence:  Lenexa, KS

Family:  Wife, Melany; two children

Education:

• B.S. Biology, 1981, Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
• J.D. (Cum Laude), 1984, Washburn University

Career History:

• Law Clerk, Law Offices of Jerry R. Palmer, 1983-84
• Research Attorney for Justice Robert Miller, Kansas Supreme Court, 1984-86
• Private Practice, Holbrook & Osborn, P.A., 1986-2003

Civic and Professional Activities:

• Johnson County Bar Association
• Johnson County Bar Association Family Law Bench/Bar Committee
• Kansas Bar Association
• Kansas Bar Association Bench/Bar Committee
• Missouri Bar Association
• The Earl E. O'Connor American Inn of Court
• Head Start of Shawnee Mission Board of Directors
• Baker University Alumni Board Member
• Lenexa United Methodist Church Children's Ministry Council
• Lenexa United Methodist Church Children's Sunday School "Shepherd"
• Bonjour Elementary School Block Parent Coordinator