Alma mater
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
15 U.S. federal judges studied here. See where it ranks among law schools by judges produced.
Judges
| Judge | Degree | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Rothschild | Presiding Justice | 1962 | |
| Theodore Michael Weathers | Judge | 1977 | |
| Laura Jean Birkmeyer | Judge | 1981 | |
| Michele E. Flurer | Judge | 1986 | |
| Scott J. Laurer | Political Science | Judge | 1987 |
| Jill Haines Talley | Judge | 1991 | |
| Cheri Beasley | Judge | – | |
| Cressie H. Thigpen Jr. | Judge | – | |
| Diana Terry | Judge | – | |
| Gary D. Witt | Judge | – | |
| Joseph R. Quinn | Justice | – | |
| Meagan E. Hassan | Justice | – | |
| Russell M. Nigro | Justice | – | |
| Shirley M. Watts | Judge | – | |
| Thomas Daley | Judge | – |
Source: FJC Biographical Directory. Data last verified 2026-09-30. Verify against the primary source before relying.