Southern District of New York / Appointed 2013 / Active
Katherine Polk Failla
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 91–0, Katherine Polk Failla is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. She earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1993. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 4, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 91–0
- Education
- College of William and Mary 1990 · Harvard Law School 1993
- Succeeded
- Denise Cote
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Southern District of New York · succeeded Denise Cote | Obama (D) | 91–0 |
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
| College of William and Mary | B.A. | 1990 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1993 |
Sources
13 years on the Southern District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).