Who is the US. District Court Judge, John McConnell? | John McConnell Biography and Wiki
John James McConnell Jr. is an American judge. He was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. McConnell is the Chief United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.
Judge John McConnell Age and Birthday
Judger McConnell is 62 years as of 2020. He was born on May 9, 1958, in Providence, Rhode Island. He celebrates his birthday on May 9th every year.
Judge John McConnell Height and Weight
Judge John appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Judge John McConnell Education
McConnell earned an Artium Baccalaureus in 1980 from Brown University and a Juris Doctor in 1983 from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Judge John McConnell Family
After doing our research, details about his parents are not known to the public and it is also not known if she has any siblings.
Judge John McConnell Wife | Married
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- Full Name: John James McConnell Jr
- Age: 62 years (2019)
- Date of Birth: May 9, 1958
- Place of Birth: Providence, Rhode Island.
- Education: University School of Law (J.D.)
- Birthday: May 9th
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: John James McConnell Snr.
- Mother’s Name: Mrs. McConnell
- Siblings: TO Be Updated
- Spouse: To Be Updated
- Children: To Be Updated
- Height: Average
- Weight: Moderate
- Profession: Judge
- Known For: Being the US District Court judge
- Net worth:$1-$50 Million
- Salary: To Be Updated
John McConnell US District Judge
From 1983 until 1984, McConnell worked as a law clerk to Rhode Island Supreme Court Associate Justice Donald Shea. From 1984 until 1986, McConnell worked as an attorney with Mandell, Goodman, Famiglietti & Schwartz in Providence.
From 1986 until 1991, he served as an associate at what now is the law firm Motley Rice. From 1991 until 2011, he was a partner and director of the Environmental practice group at Motley Rice LLC, where he worked with state and local governments, groups, and individuals in cases of personal injury, property damage, and economic loss as a result of negligent environmental practices.
McConnell may be most known in his legal career for helping to draft and negotiate a $264 billion, 46-state settlement in the states’ lawsuit against the tobacco industry. From 1997 until 2000, McConnell investigated the case, filed the complaint and conducted discovery and motion in the case while representing many states, including the State of New York, through its attorneys general.
McConnell disclosed in his questionnaire upon his nomination to the federal district court that he anticipates receiving deferred compensation of $2.5 million to $3.1 million per year for every year through 2024 for his work in the tobacco settlement.
Judge John McConnell
On November 17, 2008, McConnell sent a letter to U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, expressing his interest in being nominated for the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island that had been created by Judge Ernest C. Torres taking senior status. After interviews in February 2009 with both of his state’s senators, McConnell learned in April 2009 that Reed would recommend his name to the White House for the nomination.
President Obama formally nominated McConnell to the seat on March 10, 2010. On June 17, 2010 the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee recommended McConnell’s nomination 13-6. On May 4, 2011, cloture was successfully invoked on his nomination in a 63-33 vote. The Senate confirmed him later that day in a 50-44 vote. He received his commission on May 6, 2011. He became Chief Judge on December 1, 2019.
The Washington Examiner, a conservative tabloid, wrote an editorial critical of McConnell for making almost $700,000 in campaign contributions to Democrats by him and his wife since 1993. The editorial in the Washington Examiner claimed he is trying to buy a federal judgeship through targeted contributions.
Judge John McConnell Net Worth and Salary
Judge McConnell has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.