Edward L. Stanton III
Edward L. Stanton III was the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. He resigned from the position in February 2017.[1]
President Barack Obama nominated Stanton to the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee on May 21, 2015.[2] On January 3, 2017, Stanton's nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[3]
Federal judicial nomination
Western District of Tennessee
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Edward L. Stanton III |
| Court: Western District of Tennessee |
| Progress |
| Returned 593 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: May 21, 2015
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| ABA Rating: Substantial majority qualified, minority well qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: September 30, 2015
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: October 29, 2015
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 Confirmed:
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| Returned: January 3, 2017
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On May 21, 2015, President Barack Obama nominated Stanton to the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. On the nomination:
| “ | I am pleased to nominate Mr. Stanton to serve on the United States District Court bench. I am confident he will serve the American people with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice.[4] | ” |
| —President Barack Obama[2] | ||
The American Bar Association rated Stanton Substantial Majority Qualified, Minority Well Qualified for the nomination.[5]
Stanton's Senate Judicial Hearing was held on September 30, 2015, and his nomination was reported to the full Senate on October 29, 2015, on a voice vote. On January 3, 2017, Stanton's nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[3]
Education
Stanton earned his B.A. and his J.D. from the University of Memphis in 1994 and 1997, respectively.[2]
Professional career
- 2010-2017: United States Attorney, Western District of Tennessee
- 2002-2010: Senior counsel, Litigation Department of the Federal Express Corporation
- 2001-2002: Associate, Armstrong Allen PLLC
- 2000-2001: Assistant city attorney, City of Memphis Law Division
- 1997-2000: Associate, Law Offices of Charles E. Carpenter, P.C.[2]
Awards and associations
Note: The awards and associations listed below appear as they were recorded on Stanton's 2015 Senate Judiciary questionnaire.
Awards
- 2015: Champion of Justice Award, Sankofa Heritage Celebration, Olivet Fellowship Church
- 2013: Faith Community Service Award, Mt. Moriah East Baptist Church
- 2013: Keepers' of the Dream Award, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
- 2012: Cougar Award, Northside High School
- 2010: Community Leader Award, Alpha Memphis
- 2010: Outstanding Alumnus Award, University of Memphis, Arts and Sciences Chapter
- 2009: Memphis/Shelby County Achievers Award, Memphis Silver Star News
- 2006: Fellow of Memphis, Shelby County Bar Association
- 2005: Sam A. Myar, Jr. Award, Memphis Bar Association
- 2005: Top 40 Under 40 Award, Memphis Business Journal
- 1999: Distinguished Men of Memphis Award, Grace Magazine
- 1997: Dean's Outstanding Service Award, University of Memphis School of Law
- 1990-1994: Leadership Scholarship, University of Memphis
Associations
- U.S. Department of Justice - Attorney General's Advisory Committee Subcommittees and Working Groups
- 2015-Present: Health Care Fraud Working Group
- 2013-Present: Racial Disparities Working Group
- 2010-Present: Civil Rights Subcommittee
- 2010-Present: Violent and Organized Crime Subcommittee
- 2008-Present: Federal Bar Association
- 2006-Present: Memphis and Shelby County Bar Foundation, Fellow
- 2008-2010: Barrister, American Inn of Court, Leo Bearman, Sr. Chapter
- Tennessee Bar Association
- 2008-2010: Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee
- 2009: Young Lawyers Division, Fellow
- 2007-2008: Racial and Ethnic Diversity Task Force Member
- 2004-2006: Board of Governors
- 2004: West Tennessee Governor
- 2004: Voter Awareness Committee Chair
- 2001-2004: Young Lawyers Division Board
- 2003-2010: Association of Corporate Counsel
- Memphis Bar Association
- 2008-2009: Membership Committee Co-Chair
- 2001-2002: Board of Directors
- Young Lawyers Division
- 2005: Chair High School Mock Trial Competition
- 2000-2003: Board Member
- 2001-2002: President
- National Bar Association - Ben F. Jones Chapter
- 2005: Chair Community Outreach Committee
- 2004-2005: President
- 2003-2005: Board Member
- 2000-2006: Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility, Disciplinary Hearing Committee Member
- 2002-2003: Young Lawyers Division Council Member, American Bar Association
See also
- United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
- United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ WMCActionNews5.com, "U.S. Attorney Edward Stanton III, native Memphian, announces resignation," Febuary 1, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 The White House, "President Obama Nominates Edward L. Stanton III to Serve on the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee," May 21, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 United States Congress, "PN 515 — Edward L. Stanton III — The Judiciary," accessed January 3, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ American Bar Association, "RATINGS OF ARTICLE III JUDICIAL NOMINEES," accessed October 30, 2015
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