Paul G. Gardephe
Encyclopedia
Paul G. Gardephe is a United States federal judge
.
, Gardephe received a B.A.
from the University of Pennsylvania
in 1979, an M.A.
from the University of Pennsylvania
in 1979, and a J.D.
from Columbia Law School
in 1982. He was a law clerk
, Hon. Albert J. Engel, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit from 1982 to 1983. He was in private practice in New York City, 1983-1987 from 2003 to 2008. He was an assistant U.S. Attorney of the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York from 1987 to 1992, and served as Chief of the Appeals Unit, Criminal Division in that office from 1992 to 1995. From 1995 to 1996, Gardephe held the position of Senior litigation counsel, in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York. He was an Associate general counsel, Time Inc. Law Department from 1996 to 1998. He was a Deputy general counsel, Litigation, Time Inc. Law Department from 1998 to 2000. He was a Vice president, deputy general counsel, Time Inc. Law Department from 2000 to 2003. He was a Consultant (special counsel), Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice from 1996 to 2000 and from 2001 to 2003.
Gardephe is a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
. Gardephe was nominated by President George W. Bush
on April 29, 2008, to a seat vacated by Charles L. Brieant, Jr.. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on July 17, 2008, and received his commission on August 8, 2008.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
.
Biography
Born in Fitchburg, MassachusettsFitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg is the third largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,318 at the 2010 census. Fitchburg is home to Fitchburg State University as well as 17 public and private elementary and high schools.- History :...
, Gardephe received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
in 1979, an M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
from the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
in 1979, and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
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 1982. He was a law clerk
Law clerk
A law clerk or a judicial clerk is a person who provides assistance to a judge in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions. Law clerks are not court clerks or courtroom deputies, who are administrative staff for the court. Most law clerks are recent law school graduates who...
, Hon. Albert J. Engel, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit from 1982 to 1983. He was in private practice in New York City, 1983-1987 from 2003 to 2008. He was an assistant U.S. Attorney of the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York from 1987 to 1992, and served as Chief of the Appeals Unit, Criminal Division in that office from 1992 to 1995. From 1995 to 1996, Gardephe held the position of Senior litigation counsel, in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of New York. He was an Associate general counsel, Time Inc. Law Department from 1996 to 1998. He was a Deputy general counsel, Litigation, Time Inc. Law Department from 1998 to 2000. He was a Vice president, deputy general counsel, Time Inc. Law Department from 2000 to 2003. He was a Consultant (special counsel), Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice from 1996 to 2000 and from 2001 to 2003.
Gardephe is a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York is a federal district court. Appeals from the Southern District of New York are taken to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (in case...
. Gardephe was nominated by President George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
on April 29, 2008, to a seat vacated by Charles L. Brieant, Jr.. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on July 17, 2008, and received his commission on August 8, 2008.