Robert Okun
Robert Okun is a judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. He was nominated on March 19, 2013 by President Barack Obama. Okun succeeded Linda Kay Davis on the court.[1]
Early life and education
Okun attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude with a B.A.. He went on the earn his J.D., graduating cum laude from Harvard Law School.[1]
Professional career
- Chief of the Special Proceedings Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office D.C.
- Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney for Operations
- Special Counsel, Professional Development and Legal Policy
- Trial Attorney, Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Litigation and in the Fraud Section
- Trial Attorney, Office of Policy and Evaluation at the Federal Trade Commission
- Law Clerk, Honorable Frank E. Schwelb, Superior Court of the District of Columbia[1]
Federal court nomination
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Name: Robert Okun |
Court: Superior Court of the District of Columbia |
Progress |
Confirmed 64 days after nomination. |
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On March 19, 2013, President Obama nominated Okun to a post on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to fill the vacancy left by Linda Kay Davis.[2] Obama commented on the nomination, stating,"Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity. Their records are distinguished and impressive and I am confident that they will serve the American people well from the bench of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. I am honored to nominate them today. "[1]
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