Amy B. Jackson

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Amy B. Jackson
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Current Court Information:
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Title:   Judge
Service:
Appointed by:   Barack Obama
Approval vote:   97-0
Active:   3/17/2011-Current
Preceded by:   Gladys Kessler
Personal History
Born:   1954
Home State:   Baltimore, MD
Bachelors:   Harvard '76
Law School:   Harvard Law '79

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Amy Berman Jackson is a federl judge on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. She joined the court in 2011 after being appointed by Barack Obama. Prior to her appointment, she was a partner with the firm Trout Cacheris, PLLC, in Washington, D.C. [1]

Early life and education

Jackson received her A.B. from Harvard College in 1976 and her J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1979. [2]

Professional career

  • 2000-present Partner, Trout Cacheris, PLLC
  • 1986-1994 Associate and Partner, Venable, Baetjer, Howard and Civiletti
  • 1980-1986 Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia
  • 1979-1980 Law clerk to Harrison L. Winter, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit [2]

Judicial career

District of Columbia

Jackson was nominated for the federal bench by President Barack Obama. Announcing three appointments on the same day, Obama said collectively, "These distinguished individuals have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to public service throughout their careers. I am grateful for their decision to serve the American people from the District Court bench." [1] Jackson was nominated to fill the seat vacated by Gladys Kessler. [3]

The American Bar Association unanimously rated her "Well Qualified". Jackson's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee was on September 15, 2010 and you can find her Hearing Transcript here. [4] She was moved out of committee on a voice vote on December 1, 2010 and awaited confirmation by the full Senate. [5] [6]

Jackson's nomination was returned to the President at the end of the 111th congress. President Obama resubmitted the nomination on January 5, 2011. Jackson's nomination was confirmed by the Senate on March 17, 2011 by a Senate vote of 97-0.[7]

Awards and associations

  • 2010 Included in list of Superlawyers in Washington, D.C.
  • 2010 Included in Top Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine
  • 1985 and 1986 Special Achievement Awards, Department of Justice
  • 2001-2003 Board Member, District of Columbia Spring Valley Restoration Advisory Board
  • 2001-2003 Board of Directors, Hebrew Day Institute
  • 1986-1989 Board of Directors, D.C. Rape Crisis Center [2]

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