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William Greene, Jr. (U.S. Court of Appeals)

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William Greene Jr.
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United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (senior status)
Tenure

2010 - Present

Years in position

15

Prior offices
United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Education

Bachelor's

West Virginia State College, 1965

Law

Howard University Law, 1968


William Greene, Jr. was a federal judge for the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. He joined the court on November 7, 1997, after being nominated by President Bill Clinton. He served as chief judge from August 8, 2005, until August 6, 2010. In November of 2010, Green assumed senior status.[1]

Education

Greene earned his B.A. in political science from West Virginia State College in 1965 and a J.D. from Howard University School of Law.[1]

Military service

After law school, Greene joined the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps and took advanced courses with the Judge Advocate General's School, Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. He retired in 1993 and earned a number of distinctions prior to retirement including three awards of the Legion of Merit. After retirement, Greene was designated an Honorary Colonel of the Judge Advocate General's Corps Regiment and recognized as a Distinguished Member of the Judge Advocate General's Corps Regiment.[1]

Professional career

  • 1993-1997: Immigration Judge, Maryland and Pennsylvania[1]

Judicial career

Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Greene was nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims by President Bill Clinton and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate. He joined the court on November 7, 1997. Greene served as chief judge from August 8, 2005, until August 6, 2010. He assumed senior status in November of 2010.[1]

Awards and associations

  • May 2008: Chief Justice John Marshall Lifetime Achievement Award, Judge Advocates Association[1]

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