Southern District of New York / Appointed 2013 / Active
Nelson Stephen Román
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 97–0, Nelson Stephen Román is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He earned a law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1989. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 9, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 97–0
- Education
- Fordham 1984 · Brooklyn Law School 1989
- Succeeded
- Richard M. Berman
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Southern District of New York · succeeded Richard M. Berman | Obama (D) | 97–0 |
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
| Fordham University | B.A. | 1984 |
| Brooklyn Law School | J.D. | 1989 |
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).