*Missouri Governor — Michael L. Parson*

Office of Communications

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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *

November 8, 2024

*Governor Parson Announces Two Judicial Appointments*

*(JEFFERSON CITY, MO)* – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, and the 21st Judicial Circuit.

The* Honorable Virginia W. Lay*, of Clayton, will be appointed to the *Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District*.

Judge Lay is a circuit judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in American studies from Columbia University and a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis. She will fill the vacancy created by retirement of the Honorable Kurt S. Odenwald.

The* Honorable Amanda B. McNelley*, of Kirkwood, was appointed as* Circuit Judge* for the* 21st Judicial Circuit*.

Judge McNelley is an associate circuit judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit. She holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from St. Louis University and a Juris Doctor from Washburn University. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Dean P. Waldemer.

 

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*Contact: Johnathan Shiflett*

Deputy Communications Director/Press Secretary 

Mobile: 573-508-4323

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.governor.mo.gov

 
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