Maria A. Lanahan, ’13, Nominated for Federal Judgeship

President Trump Names Two Members of Missouri Attorney General Offices Team to Serve as Federal Judgeships

 In a historic first for President Donald J. Trump’s 2025 judicial nominations, two attorneys from Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s Office have been nominated to serve as federal judges on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri: Solicitor General Joshua Divine and Principal Deputy Solicitor General Maria Lanahan.

“This is a proud moment for our office and the state of Missouri,” said Attorney General Bailey. “Josh and Maria are two of the finest legal minds in America. Their work has set the gold standard for legal excellence, and their nominations are a testament to the powerhouse team we have built in Missouri.”

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