Ginger D. Anders
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Ginger D. Anders is an American lawyer who is an Assistant to the Solicitor General of the United States. She also is an accomplished violinist.
, Anders attended Richard Montgomery High School
in Rockville, Maryland
, where she played violin. She later took classes at Hathaway Brown School
in Shaker Heights, Ohio
and studied music at the Cleveland Institute of Music
.
Anders earned a bachelor's degree summa cum laude in 1999 in East Asian Studies from Yale University
. She also earned a law degree from Columbia Law School
in 2002, where she was articles editor for the Columbia Law Review
.
After law school, Anders worked as a law clerk to Southern District of New York Judge Gerard E. Lynch
from 2002 until 2003 and for United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Judge Sonia Sotomayor
from 2003 until 2004. Anders also worked as a law clerk for United States Supreme Court
Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
from 2004 until 2005.
in 2005. During her time at Jenner & Block, Anders worked in the firm's Litigation Practice and in its Appellate and Supreme Court Practice.
In 2006, as part of a team of lawyers representing a death row inmate in Missouri, Anders helped to persuade United States District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan Jr.
that Missouri's revised lethal injection procedure was not enough to ensure that condemned inmates would not suffer unnecessary and unconstitutional pain. The ruling later was reversed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
and ultimately was upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States
, paving the way for executions to occur in Missouri. Anders also performed pro bono work challenging the constitutionality of lethal injection procedures in California. For her pro bono work on these cases, Anders in November 2007 was awarded the firm's Albert E. Jenner
Pro Bono Award.
announced that Anders would be one of several Jenner lawyers, along with Thomas J. Perrelli
and Donald Verrilli Jr.
, leaving the firm to join the administration of President Barack Obama
. Anders was hired as an Assistant to the Solicitor General-designate at the time, Elena Kagan
.
and Linda Cerone. In January 2004, she performed as a soloist at the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony in New York.
Early life and education
Born in Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, Anders attended Richard Montgomery High School
Richard Montgomery High School
Richard Montgomery High School is a secondary public school located in Rockville, Maryland.Richard Montgomery High School is named for Richard Montgomery, an American General who died while attempting to capture the British-held city of Quebec...
in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, Maryland
Rockville is the county seat of Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is a major incorporated city in the central part of Montgomery County and forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. The 2010 U.S...
, where she played violin. She later took classes at Hathaway Brown School
Hathaway Brown School
Hathaway Brown is an all-girls private school in Shaker Heights, Ohio, founded in 1876. It is also Ohio's second oldest college preparatory school for girls. The HB experience spans the early childhood program, primary school, middle school, and upper school.-History:Founded in 1876, Hathaway...
in Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 Census, the city population was 28,448. It is an inner-ring streetcar suburb of Cleveland that abuts the city on its eastern side.-Topography:Shaker Heights is located at...
and studied music at the Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland Institute of Music
The Cleveland Institute of Music is an independent music conservatory located in the University Circle district of Cleveland, Ohio, United States and is overseen by president Joel Smirnoff and Adrian Daly, dean....
.
Anders earned a bachelor's degree summa cum laude in 1999 in East Asian Studies from Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
. She also earned a law degree from Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School
Columbia Law School, founded in 1858, is one of the oldest and most prestigious law schools in the United States. A member of the Ivy League, Columbia Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Columbia University in New York City. It offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in...
in 2002, where she was articles editor for the Columbia Law Review
Columbia Law Review
The Columbia Law Review is a law review edited and published by students at Columbia Law School. In addition to articles, the journal regularly publishes scholarly essays and student notes. It was founded in 1901 by Joseph E. Corrigan and John M. Woolsey, who served as the review's first...
.
After law school, Anders worked as a law clerk to Southern District of New York Judge Gerard E. Lynch
Gerard E. Lynch
Gerard Edmund Lynch is a United States federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He was confirmed to that seat on September 17, 2009 after previously having been appointed in 2000 by President Bill Clinton to serve on the United States District Court for the...
from 2002 until 2003 and for United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is one of the thirteen United States Courts of Appeals...
Judge Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Sotomayor
Sonia Maria Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving since August 2009. Sotomayor is the Court's 111th justice, its first Hispanic justice, and its third female justice....
from 2003 until 2004. Anders also worked as a law clerk for United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all state and federal courts, and original jurisdiction over a small range of cases...
Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ruth Joan Bader Ginsburg is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Ginsburg was appointed by President Bill Clinton and took the oath of office on August 10, 1993. She is the second female justice and the first Jewish female justice.She is generally viewed as belonging to...
from 2004 until 2005.
Professional career
Anders began working as an Associate for the law firm of Jenner & BlockJenner & Block
Jenner & Block is a U.S. law firm with offices in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. Approximately 450 attorneys serve a wide range of clients in corporate litigation, business transactions, and in the public sector. Jerold S. Solovy was the longtime Chair of the firm, but on Sept...
in 2005. During her time at Jenner & Block, Anders worked in the firm's Litigation Practice and in its Appellate and Supreme Court Practice.
In 2006, as part of a team of lawyers representing a death row inmate in Missouri, Anders helped to persuade United States District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan Jr.
Fernando J. Gaitan Jr.
-Early life and education:Born in Kansas City, Kansas, Gaitan received a B.S. from Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas in 1970 and a J.D. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1974.-Career:...
that Missouri's revised lethal injection procedure was not enough to ensure that condemned inmates would not suffer unnecessary and unconstitutional pain. The ruling later was reversed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* Eastern District of Arkansas* Western District of Arkansas...
and ultimately was upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of the United States
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the United States. It has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all state and federal courts, and original jurisdiction over a small range of cases...
, paving the way for executions to occur in Missouri. Anders also performed pro bono work challenging the constitutionality of lethal injection procedures in California. For her pro bono work on these cases, Anders in November 2007 was awarded the firm's Albert E. Jenner
Albert E. Jenner, Jr.
Albert Ernest Jenner, Jr. was an American lawyer and one of the name partners at the law firm of Jenner & Block. He served as assistant counsel to the Warren Commission; as a member of the U.S...
Pro Bono Award.
Work as an Assistant to the Solicitor General
On February 4, 2009, Jenner & BlockJenner & Block
Jenner & Block is a U.S. law firm with offices in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. Approximately 450 attorneys serve a wide range of clients in corporate litigation, business transactions, and in the public sector. Jerold S. Solovy was the longtime Chair of the firm, but on Sept...
announced that Anders would be one of several Jenner lawyers, along with Thomas J. Perrelli
Thomas J. Perrelli
Thomas John Perrelli is an American lawyer and the United States Associate Attorney General. Perrelli also served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the United States in the late 1990s.-Early life:...
and Donald Verrilli Jr.
Donald Verrilli Jr.
Donald Beaton Verrilli Jr. is Solicitor General of the United States. He was sworn in to the post on June 9, 2011. On June 6, 2011, the United States Senate confirmed Verrilli in a 72–16 vote. President Barack Obama had nominated Verrilli to the post on January 26, 2011...
, leaving the firm to join the administration of President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
. Anders was hired as an Assistant to the Solicitor General-designate at the time, Elena Kagan
Elena Kagan
Elena Kagan is an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving since August 7, 2010. Kagan is the Court's 112th justice and fourth female justice....
.
As a violinist
Anders has studied with Syoko Aki, David CeroneDavid Cerone
David Cerone was a co-founder of the ENCORE School for Strings, where he co-directed and served as faculty member since 1985. Mr. Cerone serves as a juror for many prominent national and international violin competitions and presents master classes around the world. An active chamber musician, he...
and Linda Cerone. In January 2004, she performed as a soloist at the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony in New York.