Jay Richardson, '03: President Trump’s Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from South Carolina.

Who Is Jay Richardson?

Julius (“Jay”) Richardson is President Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from South Carolina.   

Age (approximate): 41

Current Position: Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina

Education:

  • B.A., Vanderbilt University, high honors
  • J.D., University of Chicago Law School; Editor, University of Chicago Law Review

Judicial Clerkships: Judge Richard Posner, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2003-2004); Chief Justice William Rehnquist, U.S. Supreme Court (2004-2005)

Experience:

  • 2005-2009: Associate, Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick LLP (Washington, D.C.)
  • 2009-Present: Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina

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