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CG 77~22636 JAD :jeo0 1 Jewel Rogers La Fontant, attorney for the Law firm of La Fontant, Wilkins a Washington, Chicago, was interviewed by S on March 27, b6 1979. b7C La Fontant provided the following comments and observations: - . ' She has known Abner Mikva, mostly by reputation, .for approximately 25 years. This knowledge has been primarily obtained through reading about the applicant and listening to others comment about Mikva. Additionally some social functions were jointly shared. _ Because La Fontant did not feel she personally knew Mikva well, she felt that she could not answer with authority many of the questions posed to her about the applicant. ~ With regards to the applicant's integrity, good character and common sense, La Fontant advised she could not be specific in her evaluations because of her lack of knowledge and simply stated that she assumed he possessed those qualities. ‘ . - She stated she has heard nothing to the contrary about Mikva's ability to be fair and just with people and declined to offer any comments as to whether she felt Mikva had any prejudicial feelings against. various classes of people or any religious or. racial groups. ‘She recalled hearing that the applicant does have ‘ a temper, however, has never personally witnessed Mikva in a non-composed state. . To the best of her knowledge, Mikva appears to be physically and mentally sound. Concerning his possession and/or demonstrated commitment to equal justice under law, La Fontant did not feel knowledgeable enough to comment. She could recall no