Christopher Fitzgerald Droney
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 88–0, Christopher Fitzgerald Droney was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Connecticut School of Law in 1979. He previously served on the District of Connecticut.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 28, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 88–0
- Education
- College of the Holy Cross 1976 · University of Connecticut Law 1979
- Succeeded
- Guido Calabresi
- Succeeded by
- William Joseph Nardini
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | District of Connecticut · succeeded Alan Harris Nevas | Clinton (D) | 100–0 |
| 2011 | Second Circuit · succeeded Guido Calabresi | Obama (D) | 88–0 |
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.
| College of the Holy Cross | B.A. | 1976 |
| University of Connecticut School of Law | J.D. | 1979 |
8 years on the Second Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).