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Gerald J. Pappert

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Gerald J. Pappert

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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Tenure

2014 - Present

Years in position

10

Education

Bachelor's

Villanova University, 1985

Law

University of Notre Dame, 1988

Personal
Birthplace
Albany, N.Y.


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

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Gerald J. Pappert
Court: Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Progress
Confirmed 170 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: June 16, 2014
ApprovedAABA Rating: Unanimously Well Qualified
Questionnaire: Questionnaire
ApprovedAHearing: July 24, 2014
QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more)
ApprovedAReported: September 18, 2014 
ApprovedAConfirmed: December 3, 2014
ApprovedAVote: Voice vote


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

External links

Footnotes

Political offices
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United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
2014-Present
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