Orelia Eleta Merchant
b. 1971 · Bronx, NY
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York | Judge | Joseph R. Biden (Democratic) | May 12, 2023 | — |
Education
- Dillard University, B.S., 1992
- College of William and Mary, M.A., 1995
- Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1998
Professional Career
Assistant regional counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Chicago, Illinois, 1998-2000, 2001-2002; Special assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Louisiana, 2000-2001; Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of New York, 2002-2019; Civil Division, 2002-2016; executive assistant U.S. attorney, 2016-2019; Chief deputy attorney general for state counsel, State of New York, 2019-2023