Karen McGlashan Williams
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2021 and confirmed by the Senate 56–38, Karen McGlashan Williams is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. She earned a law degree from Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) in 1992. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 26, 2021
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2021
- Confirmed
- 56–38
- Education
- Pennsylvania State 1985 · Temple Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) 1992
- Succeeded
- Jerome B. Simandle
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | District of New Jersey · succeeded Jerome B. Simandle | Biden (D) | 56–38 |
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.
| Pennsylvania State University | B.A. | 1985 |
| Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) | J.D. | 1992 |
4 years on the District of New Jersey. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).