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Valerie Caproni
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Valerie Caproni is a federal judge on senior status with the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. On November 15, 2012, Caproni was nominated by President Barack Obama to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.[1] She was confirmed by the Senate on September 9, 2013.[2] She assumed senior status on January 7, 2025.[3]
Education
Caproni attended Newcomb College of Tulane University, earning her B.A. in 1976 graduating magna cum laude. She went on to earn her J.D. in 1979 from University of Georgia School of Law graduating summa cum laude.[4]
Professional career
- 2011-2013: Vice president and deputy general counsel, Northrop Grumman Corporation
- 2003-2011: General counsel, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- 2001-2003: Private practice, New York City, New York
- 1998-2001: Regional director, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Los Angeles, California
- 1992-1998: Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of New York
- 1994-1998: Chief, Criminal Division
- 1993-1994: Chief, Organized Crime and Racketeering Unit
- 1993: Chief, Special Prosecutions Unit
- 1989-1992: General counsel and senior vice president, New York State Urban Development Corporation
- 1985-1989: Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of New York
- 1980-1985: Private practice, New York City, New York
- 1979-1980: Law clerk, Honorable Phyllis Kravitch[5]
Judicial career
Southern District of New York
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Valerie Caproni |
| Court: Southern District of New York |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 298 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: November 15, 2012
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: May 23, 2013
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: June 13, 2013
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| Confirmed: September 9, 2013
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| Vote: 73-24
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Caproni was nominated on November 15, 2012 by Barack Obama to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York vacated by Richard Holwell.[1] Obama commented on the nomination, stating:
| “ | These individuals have demonstrated the talent, expertise, and fair-mindedness Americans expect and deserve from their judicial system. They also represent my continued commitment to ensure that the judiciary resembles the nation it serves. I am grateful for their willingness to serve and confident that they will apply the law with the utmost impartiality and integrity. Too many of our courtrooms stand empty. I hope the Senate will promptly consider all of my nominees and ensure justice for everyday Americans.[4][6] | ” |
Caproni was rated "Unanimously Well Qualified" by the American Bar Association. She had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on May 23, 2013. You can find her Committee Questionnaire available here and her Questions for the Record available here.[7]
Caproni's nomination was returned to the president on January 3, 2013. The nomination was resubmitted on January 4, 2013.[7] On September 9, 2013, Caproni's was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on a 73-24 vote.[2] She assumed senior status on January 7, 2025.[3]
See also
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit
External links
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- The White House, "President Obama Nominates Seven to the United States District Courts," November 14, 2012
- Valerie Caproni at the Federal Judicial Center
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The White House, "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate" November 14, 2012 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "nom1114" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Senate.gov, "U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 113th Congress - 1st Session," accessed September 10, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Federal Judicial Center, "Caproni, Valerie Elaine," accessed February 10, 2025
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The White House, "President Obama Nominates Seven to the United States District Courts," November 14, 2012
- ↑ Valerie Caproni at the Federal Judicial Center
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Senate Judiciary Committee, "113th Congress Nomination Materials," accessed July 22, 2015
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