Eastern District of New York / Appointed 2006 / Active
Brian Mark Cogan
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2006 and confirmed by the Senate 95–0, Brian Mark Cogan is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. He earned a law degree from Cornell Law School in 1979. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 4, 2006
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2006
- Confirmed
- 95–0
- Education
- University of Illinois 1975 · Cornell Law School 1979
- Succeeded
- Frederic Block
- Succeeded by
- Hector Gonzalez
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Eastern District of New York · succeeded Frederic Block | Bush (R) | 95–0 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of Illinois | B.A. | 1975 |
| Cornell Law School | J.D. | 1979 |
Sources
20 years on the Eastern District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).