Southern District of New York / Appointed 2011 / Active
Paul Adam Engelmayer
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Paul Adam Engelmayer is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1987. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 26, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- Harvard College 1983 · Harvard Law School 1987
- Succeeded
- Gerard E. Lynch
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Southern District of New York · succeeded Gerard E. Lynch | Obama (D) | 98–0 |
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
| Harvard College | B.A. | 1983 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1987 |
Sources
14 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).