Arun Subramanian, an Indian-American attorney, has made history by becoming the first Indian-American judge of the Manhattan Federal District Court in New York. The Senate Judiciary Committee took to Twitter to announce this monumental achievement, highlighting Mr. Subramanian’s experience and extensive legal career. The lawyer has been “directly engaged in every aspect of civil litigation and has clerked at every level of the federal judiciary,” the committee tweeted.
President Joe Biden announced Mr. Subramanian’s nomination for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in September 2022. The announcement marked President Biden’s 26th round of nominees for judicial positions, with Mr. Subramanian being the thirteenth slate of nominations in 2022, according to an official statement from the White House.
Mr. Subramanian obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School in 2004 and his BA from Case Western Reserve University in 2001. He has been a partner at Susman Godfrey LLP, a prominent law firm in New York, since 2007.
Throughout his career, Mr. Subramanian has successfully fought for public and private entities who were victims of fraud and other illegal conduct, redeeming over a billion dollars. He has also served as a law clerk for esteemed judges, including Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the Supreme Court of the United States from 2006 to 2007, Judge Gerard E Lynch on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York from 2005 to 2006, and Judge Dennis Jacobs on the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from 2004 to 2005, according to the official website of Susman Godfrey.
The attorney has also advocated for public entities in False Claims Act cases, victims of child pornography trafficking, and individuals who have been injured by unfair means. Additionally, Mr. Subramanian contributes to the legal community by taking on pro bono cases outside of the courtroom and has served for years on the pro bono panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Arun Subramanian currently serves as Chairperson of Susman Godfrey’s 2022 Pro Bono Committee and is a longtime Director of the Columbia Law Review, one of the nation’s pre-eminent legal journals, according to the official website of Susman Godfrey.
Mr. Subramanian’s achievement is a significant milestone for the South Asian community and the legal industry. He is not only a distinguished lawyer but also a role model for aspiring legal professionals of Indian-American descent. His appointment as the first Indian-American judge of the Manhattan Federal District Court is a testament to the progress and representation of minorities in the United States.
Furthermore, his nomination aligns with President Biden’s commitment to appointing diverse and qualified individuals to federal judicial positions. Mr. Subramanian’s extensive legal experience and advocacy for justice and fairness make him an excellent addition to the Southern District of New York’s judiciary.
Arun Subramanian’s appointment as the first Indian-American judge of the Manhattan Federal District Court of New York is a significant achievement for the South Asian community and the legal profession. His extensive legal experience, advocacy for justice, and commitment to pro bono work make him an excellent addition to the federal judiciary.
