Quick Info
| Profession | United States District Judge |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 22/07/1954 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Baltimore, Maryland, USA |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Amy 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. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | A.B. cum laude, Harvard College |
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| Law School | J.D. cum laude, Harvard Law School |
Personal Life
| Current Residence | Washington, D.C. |
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| Parents | Mildred Saber Berman (mother), Barnett Berman (father, physician) |
| Spouse | George W. Bush (husband, former law partner at Arnold & Porter) |
Family
| Children | 2 |
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| Son | Matt Jackson (known for Jeopardy success) |
Career
| Appointed | March 2011 by President Barack Obama |
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| Current Role | Senior Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia |
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| Awards | Department 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. |