Judicial Nominations

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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Senator Schumer Recommends Weil Partner Vernon Broderick for Southern District Bench

By Charles Michael on November 23, 2012

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Two New SDNY Appointments: Former FBI General Counsel Valerie Caproni and State Judge Analisa Torres

By Charles Michael on November 14, 2012

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First Department Justice Nelson Roman Nominated to Southern District Bench

By Charles Michael on September 20, 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).

Michael KeoughAssociate

Michael Keough focuses his practice on complex civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense matters. His experience spans the entire life cycle of cases, from discovery…

Michael Keough focuses his practice on complex civil litigation and white-collar criminal defense matters. His experience spans the entire life cycle of cases, from discovery disputes through trial and appellate matters, and has ample experience in case management.

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.

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