Judith Ellen Levy
2014 - Present
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Judith Ellen Levy is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Prior to joining the court, Levy was an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Michigan. In July of 2013, President Obama nominated Levy for a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.[1] She was confirmed on March 12, 2014 by the U.S. Senate on a vote of 97-0.[2]
Early life and education
Levy attended the University of Michigan, earning her B.S. in 1981 and her J.D., cum laude, in 1996.[3]
Professional career
- 2000-2014: Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Michigan
- 2010-2014: Chief, Civil Rights
- 2002-2014: University of Michigan Law School
- 2006-2014: Director of the Public Interest Public Service Faculty Fellows
- 2005-2014: Adjunct Professor of Law
- 2002-2005: Teaching Assistant to Adjunct Professor of Law Saul A. Green
- 1999-2000: Trial Attorney, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- 1996-1999: Law Clerk, Judge Bernard Friedman, Eastern District of Michigan
- 1994-1995: Graduate Student Teaching Assistant, University of Michigan
- 1981-1993: Employee, University of Michigan Hospital
- Bargaining Chairperson, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees[3]
Judicial career
Eastern District of Michigan
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Judith Ellen Levy |
| Court: Eastern District of Michigan |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 230 days after nomination. |
| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| QFRs: (dead link) QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
On July 25, 2013, President Obama nominated Judith Ellen Levy to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan to fill the vacancy left by Nancy Edmunds.[1] Obama commented on the nomination, stating:
| “ | These men and women have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue their work as judges on the federal bench. They will serve the American people with integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice.[3][4] | ” |
Levy was rated Unanimously Qualified by the American Bar Association.
Levy's nomination was returned by the Senate on January 3, 2014 and she was renominated on January 6th by President Obama.[5]
Levy's nomination was reported to the full Senate on January 16, 204 after a voice vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee.[6] On March 12, 2014, she was confirmed by the full Senate on a vote of 97-0.[2]
Noteworthy cases
Judge approves $626 million settlement in Flint water litigation (2021)
- See also: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (In re Flint Water Cases, 5:16-cv-10444-JEL-EAS)
- See also: United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (In re Flint Water Cases, 5:16-cv-10444-JEL-EAS)
On November 10, 2021, Judge Levy , of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, approved a $626 million settlement to resolve thousands of cases brought before the court, as well as the Genesee County Circuit Court and Michigan Court of Claims, concerning lead contamination to Flint, Michigan's municipal water supply.[7]
According to the November 10 court order the settlement is, "one of the largest settlement's in the State's history."[8] In a 178-page opinion, Judge Levy set aside 79.5% of funds from the settlement for children and adolescents exposed to lead-contaminated water.[8]
The city's water became contaminated in 2014 when the city switched its supplier from Detroit's water supply to the Flint River. After the city detected E. Coli and other bacteria in the water, the city treated the supply by increasing the levels of chlorine. The chlorine caused the water to corrode the water pipes, resulting in lead contamination.[7]
Awards and association
Awards
- 2011: Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan Detroit Attorney Appreciation Award
- 2009: Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Leaders in the Law Award
- 2008: United States Department of Justice Special Achievement Award in Appreciation of Meritorious Acts of Service
- 2006: University of Michigan Council for Disability Concerns, Certificate of Appreciation
- 2004: United States Department of Justice Director's Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney
- 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011: United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Certificates of Commendation
- 1995: Parents and Friends of Lesbian, Gay and Bi-Sexual Students, Jim Toy Scholarship
- 1994: University of Michigan Law School, William J. Brattain Scholarship
Associations
- 2009-Present: Member, DOJ Pride
- 2011-Present: Board of Directors
- 2001-2006: Eberwhite Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization
- 2003-2005: Secretary
- 2002-Present: Member, Building Respect in Diverse Groups to Enhance Sensitivity
- 2002-Present: Member, The Michigan Alliance Against Hate Crimes
- 2001-Present: Member, Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust
- 2001-Present: Human Rights Campaign
- 2001-Present: University of Michigan Alumni Association[9]
See also
External links
- "President Obama Nominates Six to Serve on the United States District Court" 7/25/2013
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, accessed March 13, 2014
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate" 7/25/2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Senate.gov, "(Confirmation Judith Ellen Levy, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan)," March 12, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "President Obama Nominates Six to Serve on the United States District Court" 7/25/2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ White House, "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate," January 7, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Judicial Nomination Materials: 113th Congress," accessed January 17, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Politico, "Judge OKs $626 million settlement in Flint water litigation," November 10, 2021
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Document Cloud, "Judge's ruling on Flint settlement," accessed December 1, 2021
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questions for Judicial Nominees," accessed November 21, 2013
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