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Anne Shields

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Anne Shields
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Tenure
2015 - Present
Term ends
2031
Years in position
10
Education
Bachelor's
State University of New York, Stonybrook
Law
St. John's University School of Law


Anne Y. Shields is a federal magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. She was appointed to the on March 6, 2015, and her eight-year term will expire on March 5, 2031.[1]

Education

Shields earned her B.A. from the State University of New York - Stonybook and her J.D. from St. John's University School of Law.[2]

Professional career

From her court biography, Shields "served as a law clerk to the Honorable George C. Pratt of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals before entering private practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom. Judge Shields later served as a law clerk in the Eastern District of New York for the Honorable Leonard D. Wexler. Prior to becoming a Magistrate Judge, Judge Shields was engaged in private practice focusing on litigation."[2]

Judicial career

Eastern District of New York, magistrates

Shields was appointed to be a federal magistrate judge for the Eastern District of New York on March 6, 2015, and her eight-year term will expire on March 5, 2031.[1][2]

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