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Judge Laurence Hirsch Silberman

Judge

District Court, District of Columbia

Laurence Hirsch Silberman is a Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia, serving since 1985. The appointment came from Ronald Reagan in 1985. Education: B.A. from Dartmouth College; LL.B. from Harvard University.

Court
District Court, District of Columbia
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Ronald Reagan
Active
1985 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Qualified (1985)

Education

  • B.A.Dartmouth College (1957)
  • LL.B.Harvard University (1961)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (1985 – present) — appointed by Ronald Reagan
  • distinguished visitor from the judiciary2000 – present
  • Faculty1987 – present
  • President's special envoy on International Labor Organization Affairs1976 – present
  • Co-chair2004 – 2005
  • adjunct professor of law1987 – 1999
  • Private practice1983 – 1985
  • Executive vice president of strategic planning, Legal and Government Affairs, Crocker National Bank1979 – 1983
  • Private practice1978 – 1979
  • visiting fellow1978 – 1985
  • senior fellow1977 – 1978
  • American Enterprise Institute1977 – 1985
  • Ambassador to Yugoslavia1975 – 1977
  • Deputy attorney general1974 – 1975
  • Private practice1973 – 1974
  • Undersecretary of labor1970 – 1973
  • Solicitor1969 – 1970
  • Attorney1967 – 1969
  • Lecturer1962 – 1963
  • Private practice1961 – 1967
  • U.S. Army private1957 – 1958

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Silberman will decide any matter.