Edward C. DuMont
Edward Carroll DuMont was a nominee for a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. His nomination was withdrawn at his request on November 10, 2011.
Federal judgeship nomination
Federal Circuit
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Edward C. DuMont |
| Court: Federal Circuit |
| Progress |
| Withdrawn 575 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: April 14, 2010
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| ABA Rating: Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
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| Withdrawn: November 10, 2011
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DuMont was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by President Obama on April 14, 2010. Obama said of the nomination: "Ed DuMont has distinguished himself throughout his legal career in both the public and private sectors. He possesses a keen intellect and a commitment to fairness and integrity that will serve him well as a judge on the Federal Circuit."[1] He was nominated to fill the seat vacated by the retirement of Paul Michel.[2]
If confirmed, DuMont would have been the first openly gay person to serve a federal appellate court.[3]
DuMont received a unanimous rating of "Well Qualified" from the American Bar Association. You can find his Committee Questionnaire available here.[4][4]
DuMont's nomination was returned to the President at the end of the 111th Congress. President Obama resubmitted the nomination on January 5, 2011. His nomination was withdrawn at his request on November 10, 2011.
Early life and education
DuMont graduated summa cum laude from Yale University in 1983. He earned his J.D. with distinction from Stanford University School of Law in 1986.[1]
Professional career
After graduation, DuMont served as law clerk for Richard Posner on the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit. DuMont spent several years as a Supreme Court advocate on behalf of the United States as an Assistant to the Solicitor General. He also served as an Associate Deputy Attorney General and worked in private practice. Prior to his nomination, DuMont was a partner with the law firm WilmerHale.[1]
Awards and associations
- Elected to the Phi Beta Kappa Society
- Member of the Order of the Coif
- Recipient of the Luce Scholarship[1]
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 White House Press Release "President Obama Nominates Edward C. DuMont for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit," April 14, 2010
- ↑ White House Press Release "Presidential Nominations and Withdrawal sent to the Senate," April 14, 2010
- ↑ Metro Weekly "Breaking Barriers," April 16, 2010
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 112th Congress Nomination Materials Cite error: Invalid
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