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CG 77-22636 Congrsssman, but believes that Mikva will make a fine judge. highly recommended Mikva for appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals. On March 21, 1979, Attorney Robert Plotkin, _ Suite 1818, 332 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, formerly . a partner in the law firm of Devoe, Shadur, Mikva and Plotkin, advised he first met Abner Mikva in 1954 following Plotkin's graduation from the University of Chicago Law School. At that time, Plotkin applied to. ~Mikva's law firm for employemnt. About six months later, Plotkin entered the military service and did not return to the law firm until November, 1958. Plotkin w2S associated with Mikva in the practice:-of law until- Mikva left the firm after being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Mikva withdrew from the law firm to avoid any possible conflict of interest problems, which might result from being a Congressman and also a member of the firm. Plotkin advised that Mikva hes an excellent reputation in the legal community for integrity, good character and common sense. Mikva’ is fair, even tempered, and has never expressed any bias against any Class, citizens, or any religious or racial group. Mikva is in sound physical and mental health, and is committed to equal justice under the law. During the years he practiced the law, Mikva demonstrated outstanding legal ability and competence and has an aptitude for legal scholarship, as demonstrated by the fact that Mikva was Editor for the University | ‘Of Chicago Law Review while attending that school. Mikva has the ability to handle complicated trial proceedings, and can communicate in an expert manner _ . under all situations. Plotkin believes that the transition srom the legislative branch to the jucicial branch of government will require an adjustment by Mikva, however, Plotkin is confident that Mikva can hendle it. Mikva is familiar with the judicial environment, having served as a clerk after graduation from Law School, for Supreme Court Justice Mitton. Plotkin belives Mikva will makes a fine public servant, and he highly recommends Mikvs for appointment to the U.S. Court of Appeals. b6 b7C