Amy Berman Jackson

United States District Judge

American Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionUnited States District Judge
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth22/07/1954
Age71 years
BirthplaceBaltimore, Maryland, USA

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SummaryAmy Berman Jackson is a senior United States District Judge for the District of Columbia. Appointed in 2011 by President Barack Obama, she gained national prominence presiding over high-profile cases involving Paul Manafort and Roger Stone during the investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election. She is a Baltimore native with over 30 years of experience in the Washington, D.C. legal world, having served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, a partner in private practice, and a law clerk before her judicial appointment.

Educational Qualification(s)

UndergraduateA.B. cum laude, Harvard College
Law SchoolJ.D. cum laude, Harvard Law School

Personal Life

Current ResidenceWashington, D.C.
ParentsMildred Saber Berman (mother), Barnett Berman (father, physician)
SpouseGeorge W. Bush (husband, former law partner at Arnold & Porter)

Family

Children2
SonMatt Jackson (known for Jeopardy success)

Career

AppointedMarch 2011 by President Barack Obama
Current RoleSenior Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Previous Roles
  • Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia
  • Partner at Venable, Baetjer, Howard, and Civiletti
  • Partner at Trout Cacheris (private practice)
  • Law Clerk for Hon. Harrison L. Winter, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
Notable Cases
  • Roger Stone (sentenced to 40 months)
  • Paul Manafort (campaign chairman for Donald Trump)
  • Cases stemming from the Mueller investigation
AwardsDepartment of Justice Special Achievement Awards

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. She received a law clerkship with Harrison L. Winter on the 4th Circuit before becoming an Assistant U.S. Attorney.
2. She specialized in complex criminal and civil trials during her private practice years.
3. She is a Baltimore native with strong ties to the city.
4. She has worked in the Washington, D.C. legal world for over 30 years.
5. She graduated from Harvard College in 1976 with exceptional academic ability.
6. She and her husband worked together at the law firm Arnold & Porter.
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