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Mark A. Barnett

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Mark A. Barnett
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United States Court of International Trade
Tenure
2013 - Present
Years in position
12
Education
Bachelor's
Dickinson College, 1985
Law
University of Michigan Law, 1988
Personal
Birthplace
Reading, PA
Contact

Mark A. Barnett is the chief judge of the United States Court of International Trade. He joined the court in 2013 after a nomination from President Barack Obama. Barnett became chief judge on April 6, 2021.[1][2]

Biography

Education

Barnett attended Dickinson College, earning his B.A., magna cum laude, in 1985. He earned his J.D. in 1988 from the University of Michigan Law School.[3]

Professional career

  • 2005-2013: Deputy Chief Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel for Import Administration, United States Department of Commerce
  • 1995-2005: Attorney, Office of Chief Counsel for Import Administration, United States Department of Commerce
  • 1988-1995: Associate, Steptoe & Johnson[3]

Judicial career

Court of International Trade

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Mark A. Barnett
Court: Court of International Trade
Progress
Confirmed 315 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: July 12, 2012
ApprovedAABA Rating: Majority Well Qualified, Minority Qualified
Questionnaire: Questionnaire
ApprovedAHearing: September 19, 2012
QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more)
Renom. QFRs: Renom. QFRs
ApprovedAReported: February 14, 2013 (December 6, 2012)
ApprovedAConfirmed: May 23, 2013
ApprovedAVote: Voice

Barnett was nominated on July 12, 2012, by President Barack Obama to a seat on the United States Court of International Trade vacated by Judge Judith Barzilay.[1] Obama commented on the nomination, stating:

I am proud to nominate this outstanding candidate to serve on the United States Court of International Trade. Mr. Barnett has a long and distinguished record of service, and I am confident he will serve on the court with distinction.[3][4]

Barnett was rated "Majority Well Qualified," "Minority Qualified" by the American Bar Association. She had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 15, 2012, and you can find Committee Questionnaire available here,Questions for the Record available here (dead link) and Renomination Questions for the Record available here.[5]

Barnett's nomination was returned to the president on January 3, 2013. The nomination was resubmitted on January 4, 2013.[5]

The United States Senate confirmed Barnett on May 23, 2013, with a voice vote.[5]

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