Elaine D. Kaplan took the oath of office on November 6, 2013, as Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims. Judge Kaplan was nominated by President Obama on March 19, 2013, confirmed by the Senate on September 17, 2013, and appointed by the President to a 15-year term on November 1, 2013. The oath of office was administered by Chief Judge Patricia Campbell-Smith.
