Judicial Nominations

President Biden Nominates Jessica Clark and Jennifer Rochon to the Southern District Bench

By Charles Michael on December 16, 2021

The announcement is here. Ms. Clark is the Chief of the Civil Rights Bureau of the New York Attorney General’s Office, and Ms. Rochon is General Counsel of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.

Senator Schumer to Recommend Judge Nathan for Second Circuit

By Meghan Newcomer on November 17, 2021

The New York Times reports the story here.

UPDATE: President Biden has formally nominated Judge Nathan.

President Biden Nominates ACLU Voting Right Attorney for Southern District Bench

By Charles Michael on September 30, 2021

The announcement of Dale Ho’s nomination is here, and a bio can be found at the ACLU’s website here.

Gibson Dunn Litigator Nominated to SDNY Bench

By Charles Michael on February 14, 2020

On Wednesday, President Trump nominated Gibson Dunn partner Jennifer Reardon to the the SDNY bench. Her bio from the firm’s website is here.

White Plains Commercial Litigator Philip Halpern Nominated to SDNY Bench

By Charles Michael on October 11, 2018

The White House’s announcement from yesterday is here. A biography of Mr. Halpern from his law firm’s website is here.

Bankruptcy Judge, Cleary Partner Nominated to SDNY Bench

By Charles Michael on May 10, 2018

The White House’s latest judicial nominations, announced today here, include two nominations to the SDNY bench: SDNY Bankruptcy Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil and Cleary Gottlieb partner Lewis Liman.

Judge Sullivan Nominated for Elevation to Second Circuit

By Charles Michael on April 29, 2018

The White House’s announcement is here.

Our posts on Judge Sullivan are collected here.

Senate Confirms Broderick and Caproni for Southern District Bench

By Charles Michael on September 11, 2013

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Energy Department General Counsel Nominated to Southern District Bench

By Charles Michael on May 12, 2013

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Lorna Schofield Confirmed 91-0 for Southern District Bench

By Charles Michael on December 17, 2012

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Charles MichaelPartner

Charles Michael is an accomplished commercial litigator who resolutely defends clients in high stakes disputes and arbitrations. He is also experienced in regulatory and criminal…

Charles Michael is an accomplished commercial litigator who resolutely defends clients in high stakes disputes and arbitrations. He is also experienced in regulatory and criminal investigations, and represents clients under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Jason MeadeAssociate

Jason Meade focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He has represented public corporations and financial institutions in complex civil disputes in state and federal courts…

Jason Meade focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He has represented public corporations and financial institutions in complex civil disputes in state and federal courts, and in government and internal investigations.

Meghan NewcomerASSOCIATE

Meghan Newcomer focuses her practice on white-collar criminal defense, securities litigation, complex civil litigation, and government and internal investigations. Meghan has substantial experience defending individuals…

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