US: Indian-American attorney running for Judge seat in Texas
Shampa Mukerji, an Indian-American attorney, is running for a judge seat in the US state of Texas. Mukerji launched her candidacy for the seat in the 269th Civil District Court of Harris County, Texas. The Democratic candidate said she is running for the seat because she believes she can make a great contribution to the civil courts in the county. Here's more.
I will be fair and equitable to all parties: Mukerji
"I will uphold the laws of the state of Texas and be fair and equitable to all parties that come before me," she said on her campaign site. "I believe in the Seventh Amendment, the right to a trial by jury and access to the courts for all," she said. Early voting for party primaries began on February 20. Election Day is tomorrow.
Mukerji is a native of Houston
A native of Houston, Mukerji is the daughter of immigrant parents who came to the US in the late 1960s to pursue the American dream. Mukerji graduated with a bachelor's in Communications from Northwestern University in three years. She then went to law school at the University of Houston Law Center, during which she served on the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy.
What is her main objective?
Shampa Mukerji's main objective is to ensure clients receive the best possible resolution to their case. She also continually strives to protect the rights of individuals and families.
