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Gerald J. Pappert
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2014 - Present
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Gerald J. Pappert is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the court, he was a partner at the law firm of Cozen O'Conner. President Barack Obama nominated Pappert to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on June 16, 2014.[1] Pappert received confirmation from the United States Senate on December 3, 2014.[2]
Education
Pappert earned his B.A. from Villanova University, graduating cum laude, in 1985 and his J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1988.[1]
Professional career
- 2012-2014: Partner, Cozen O'Conner
- 2012-2014: Chairman, Pennsylvania Banking and Securities Commission
- 2008-2012: Executive vice president, General Counsel and Secretary, Cephalon, Inc.
- 2006-20012: Legislative appointee, Commonwealth Financing Authority
- 2005-2008: Partner, Ballard Spahr LLP
- 2003-2005: Attorney general, Office of the Attorney General, Pennsylvania
- 1997-2003: First deputy attorney general, Office of the Attorney General, Pennsylvania
- 1988-1997: Attorney, Duane Morris LLP
- Chair, Pennsylvania Banking and Securities Commission[1][3]
Judicial career
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Gerald J. Pappert |
| Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 170 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: June 16, 2014
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: July 24, 2014
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: September 18, 2014
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| Confirmed: December 3, 2014
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| Vote: Voice vote
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Gerald J. Pappert was nominated by President Barack Obama on June 16, 2014, to fill a vacancy on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. President Obama on the nomination:
| “ | I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench. They will be distinguished public servants and valuable additions to the United States District Courts.[1][4] | ” |
The American Bar Association rated Pappert Unanimously Well Qualified for the nomination.[5]
The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing for Pappert on July 24, 2014.[6] The committee reported Pappert to the full Senate on September 18, 2014, on voice vote.[7] Pappert's confirmation came on December 3, 2014, when the Senate approved his nomination by voice vote.[2]
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2009: National Philanthropy Day Award for The George Fund for pediatric hospice
- 2003-2005: Recognition and honors from various groups and organizations during his service as Pennsylvania Attorney General
- 1988: University of Notre Dame Law School National Moot Court Team
- 1981-1985: Dean's List, Villanova University
Associations
- 2011-Present: Order of St. Thomas More, Dean's Circle, Notre Dame Law School
- 2010: National Constitution Center Liberty Medal Gala Dinner Committee
- 2008-Present: Founder, The George Fund for Pediatric Hospice Care
- 2008-2011: Association of Corporate Counsel of America
- 2008, 2009: National Constitution Center Corporate Council
- 2005-Present: Society of Attorneys General Emeritus
- 1997-2005: National Association of Attorneys General
- 2004: Pharmaceutical Pricing Committee
- 2004: Prescription Drug Abuse Committee
- 2004: Strategic Planning Committee
- 2004: Health Care Fraud, Abuse and Advocacy Committee
- 2004: Consumer Protection Committee
- 2004: Corporate Responsibility Securities Working Group
- 1997-1998: The Federalist Society
- 1994-Present: Whitemarsh Valley Country Club[3]
See also
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The White House, "President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Five to Serve on the United States District Courts," June 13, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Library of Congress, "Nomination: PN 1778-113," accessed December 3, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questionnaire for Judicial Nominees," accessed July 17, 2014
- ↑ 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: 113th Congress," accessed June 17, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Judicial Nominations," accessed July 28, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Results of Executive Business Meeting," September 18, 2014
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania 2014-Present |
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Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Western District of Pennsylvania
State courts:
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania Superior Court • Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court • Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas • Pennsylvania Magisterial Districts
State resources:
Courts in Pennsylvania • Pennsylvania judicial elections • Judicial selection in Pennsylvania
