Brett H. Ludwig
Brett Harry Ludwig (born 1969)[1] is a Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Wisconsin who is a nominee to be a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
Brett H. Ludwig | |
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| Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1969 (age 50–51) Marshfield, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Education | University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (BA) University of Minnesota School of Law (JD) |
Education
Ludwig earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota School of Law.[2]
Legal and academic career
Upon graduating from law school, Ludwig served as a law clerk to Judge George Fagg of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He was a partner at Foley & Lardner in Milwaukee, where he focused on commercial litigation and dispute resolution and chaired the firm's pro bono practice. He has also taught at the Marquette University Law School.[2]
Federal judicial service
Bankruptcy Court service
Ludwig became a Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in 2017 and served on that court until becoming a district judge.[2]
Nomination to district court
On February 26, 2020, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Ludwig to serve as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.[2] On March 3, 2020, his nomination was sent to the Senate. President Trump nominated Ludwig to the seat vacated by Judge Rudolph T. Randa, who took senior status on February 5, 2016.[3] His nomination is currently pending before the Senate Judiciary Committee. On June 17, 2020, a hearing on his nomination was held before the Senate Judiciary Committee.[4] On July 23, 2020, his nomination was reported out of committee by voice vote.[5] His nomination is currently pending before the full United States Senate.
References
- United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Questionnaire for Judicial Nominees: Brett Ludwig
- "President Donald J. Trump Announces Judicial Nominees, a United States Attorney Nominee, and a United States Marshal Nominee". The White House. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
- "Four Nominations Sent to Senate", White House, March 3, 2020
- United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Nominations for June 17, 2020
- Results of Executive Business Meeting – July 23, 2020, Senate Judiciary Committee