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Judge Gene Pratter of the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is a highly
respected jurist who is widely praised by lawyers and fellow judges
alike for her intellect, integrity and judicial temperament.
- Judge Pratter has been nominated to the Third Circuit,
which hears appeals from the federal district courts of Delaware,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the Virgin Islands.
Judge Pratter has
a distinguished record as a practicing attorney in private practice
and as a district court judge.
- In 2004, Judge Pratter was unanimously confirmed
to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of
Pennsylvania, where she sits today.
- Judge Pratter has earned praise for her handling
of a number of complex civil and criminal cases.
- She is widely respected by her colleagues and
those who practice before her as a thoughtful and fair judge.
- Prior to becoming a judge, Judge Pratter
was a partner at Duane Morris LLP, one of the premiere law firms
in Pennsylvania.
- As the firm's general counsel, Judge Pratter
was responsible for professional responsibility and liability
matters for over 500 lawyers in 22 offices worldwide.
- Considered an expert in professional responsibility,
Judge Pratter represented lawyers and other professionals
in litigation, alternate dispute resolution and transactional
negotiations.
- Judge Pratter successfully argued cases in
state and federal court, including the court to which she
is nominated - the Third Circuit.
Judge Pratter has impeccable academic
credentials and professional training.
- She attended Stanford University and graduated
with honors in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
- In 1975, Judge Pratter received her J.D. from the
University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Judge Pratter has been an active member
of the community in both legal and non-legal capacities.
- She has written extensively on professional responsibility
and legal ethics and is a frequent speaker at bar and other professional
association gatherings.
- She served as the co-chair of the American Bar
Association Litigation Section's Committee on Ethics and Professionalism
and is currently on the Professional Responsibility Committee
of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
- Judge Pratter has performed pro bono work
for several Philadelphia charter schools and represented children
in connection with custody disputes, child abuse cases, and other
legal proceedings.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/11/20071115-12.html
"Bush
Chooses District Judge for 3rd Circuit, with Reed Smith Attorney
as Replacement," Law.com,
November 19, 2007
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