Quick Info
| Profession | Attorney, professor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/03/1958 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
Latest News about Andrew Weissmann
25/03/2025
President Trump issued an executive order targeting Jenner & Block, the law firm that once employed Andrew Weissmann. The order sought to revoke security clearances for lawyers at the firm, restrict access to government buildings, and limit federal contracting work, citing concerns about the firm's conduct and its association with Weissmann.
18/02/2025
Andrew Weissmann appeared on MSNBC to discuss the resignation of Denise Cheung, a career prosecutor who stepped down after refusing a directive from Trump-appointed superiors to begin a grand jury investigation. Weissmann framed the resignation as a serious warning sign about political pressure on federal prosecutors and the independence of the Justice Department.
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Bio/Wiki
| Andrew A. Weissmann is an American attorney and law professor known for his extensive work in federal law enforcement, including serving as General Counsel for the FBI and as a lead prosecutor in the Mueller Special Counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Law School | Columbia Law School |
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| Degree | Juris Doctor |
| Undergraduate | Yale University |
Career
| Current Role | Professor of Practice at New York University School of Law |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Served on the managing board of the Columbia Law Review. | |
| 2. Clerked for Judge Eugene Nickerson in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. | |
| 3. Has taught at New York University School of Law, Fordham Law School, and Brooklyn Law School. | |
| 4. Published the book 'Where Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation' in 2020. | |
| 5. Graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. |