Sarah Ann Leilani Merriam
b. 1971 · Honolulu, HI
Judicial Service
| Court | Title | Appointed By | Commissioned | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut | Judge | Joseph R. Biden (Democratic) | Oct 8, 2021 | Appointment to Another Judicial Position, Sep 28, 2022 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit | Judge | Joseph R. Biden (Democratic) | Sep 23, 2022 | — |
Education
- Georgetown University, B.A., 1993
- Yale Law School, J.D., 2000
- Duke University School of Law, LL.M., judicial studies, 2018
Professional Career
Law clerk, Hon. Alvin W. Thompson, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, 2000-2002; Law clerk, Hon. Thomas J. Meskill, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2002-2003; Private practice, Hartford, Connecticut, 2003-2005; Campaign manager, Chris Murphy for Congress, 2006-2007; Connecticut political director, Chris Dodd for President, 2007; Assistant federal defender, District of Connecticut, 2007-2015
Other Federal Judicial Service
- U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, 2015-2021