Five mid-level appellate judges and two defense organization attorneys made the shortlist Thursday for an upcoming vacancy on the state Court of Appeals, an opening that gives Gov. Kathy Hochul her first chance to shape New York’s high court.

The candidates for the open spot are Francesca Connolly, Timothy Murphy, Erin Peradotto, Stan Pritzker, Corey Stoughton, Shirley Troutman and Joanne Winslow. 

Judge Eugene Fahey