Shira Scheindlin

Shira A. Scheindlin (b. 1946) is a United States district judge for the Southern District of New York. She was nominated by William Jefferson Clinton on July 28, 1994 to a seat vacated by Louis J. Freeh, confirmed by the United States Senate on September 28, 1994, and commissioned on September 29, 1994. She is known for her intellectual acumen, demanding courtroom demeanor, aggressive interpretations of the law, and expertise in mass torts, electronic discovery, and complex litigation.

Pre-judicial career

Before taking her current seat on the Southern District, Scheindlin worked as a prosecutor, commercial lawyer, and judge. From 1977 to 1981, she was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. From 1981 to 1982, she was General Counsel for the New York City Department of Investigation. Starting in 1982, and continuing through 1984, she served as special master in the agent orange mass tort litigation. From 1992 to 1994, she was special master for another mass torts case involving property damaged by asbestos.

Related Topics:
Eastern District of New York - New York City Department of Investigation - Agent orange

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As a commercial lawyer, Scheindlin worked for Stroock, Stroock & Lavan (1975-76), Budd Larner Gross Rosenbaum Greenberg & Sade (1986-90), and Herzfeld & Rubin, P.C. (1990-94) (Almanac of the Federal Judiciary, 2002).

Related Topics:
Stroock, Stroock & Lavan - Budd Larner Gross Rosenbaum Greenberg & Sade - Herzfeld & Rubin, P.C.

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