Thomas L. Halkowski
Thomas L. Halkowski works for the Delaware office of Fish & Richardson, P.C. President Barack Obama nominated Halkowski to fill a vacancy on the United States Court of Federal Claims on April 10, 2014.[1] On January 3, 2017, Halkowski's nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[2]
Federal judicial nomination
Court of Federal Claims
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Thomas L. Halkowski |
| Court: United States Court of Federal Claims |
| Progress |
| Returned 999 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: April 10, 2014
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| ABA Rating: Not rated by the ABA
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: June 4, 2014
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: February 26, 2015 June 19, 2014
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 Confirmed:
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| Returned: January 3, 2017
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On April 10, 2014, Thomas L. Halkowski was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve a 15-year term on the United States Court of Federal Claims. President Obama on the nominations:
| “ | These men and women have proven themselves to be not only first-rate legal minds but faithful public servants. It is with full confidence in their ability, integrity, and independence that I nominate them to serve on the Court of Federal Claims.[1][3] | ” |
Halkowski submitted his questionnaire to the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 11, 2014.[4] The Committee held a hearing for Halkowski on June 4, 2014, and reported him to the full Senate on June 19, 2014, on a voice vote.[5]
Halkowski's nomination was returned on December 31, 2014. He was renominated by President Barack Obama on January 7, 2014.[6] The Senate Judiciary Committee reported Halkowski to the full Senate on February 26, 2015. On January 3, 2017, Halkowski's nomination was returned to President Obama at the sine die adjournment of the 114th Congress.[2]
Education
Halkowski earned his B.S. from Marquette University, graduating cum laude in 1985, and his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School, graduating cum laude in 1989. He also holds an M.S. from the University of Florida, which he earned in 1986.[1]
Professional career
- 2000-present: Principal, Delaware office of Fish & Richardson P.C.
- 1992-2000: Trial attorney, Environment & Natural Resources Division of the United States Department of Justice
- 1990-1992: Law clerk, Hon. Helen W. Nies, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- 1989-1990: Law clerk, Hon. Roger B. Andewelt, United States Court of Federal Claims[1][4]
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2011: Certificate of Appreciation for pro bono activities from the Federal Circuit Bar Association
- 1989: Order of the Coif, University of Wisconsin Law School
- 1988: West Hornbook & Duane Mowry Award (Highest Second Year Average), University of Wisconsin Law School
- 1988: Am Jur Awards (Antitrust, Administrative Law), University of Wisconsin Law School
Associations
- 2002-Present: Greenwood Pool Club
- 2008-2009: Vice-president
- 2006-2007: Director of pool & grounds
- 2006-2009: Board of directors
- 1998-2000: Knights of Columbus[4]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The White House, "President Obama Nominates Three to Serve on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims," April 10, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 United States Congress, "PN 8 — Thomas L. Halkowski — The Judiciary," accessed January 3, 2017
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questionnaire for Judicial Nominee," accessed May 7, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Results of Executive Business Meeting - June 19 2014," June 19, 2014
- ↑ The White House, "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate," January 7, 2015
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