James Paul Oetken ( EHT-kin; born 1965), known professionally as J. Paul Oetken, is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He is the first openly gay man to be confirmed as an Article III judge.
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Cablevision Systems CorporationAssociate general counsel · 2004–2011
- ↳vice president · 2004–2007
- ↳senior vice president · 2007–2011
- Private practice, New York City2001–2004
Associate counsel · 1999–2001
Office of Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of JusticeAttorney · 1997–1999- Private practice, Washington, D.C.1995–1997
Law clerk , Hon. Harry A. Blackmun · 1993–1994
Law clerk , Hon. Louis F. Oberdorfer · 1992–1993
Law clerk , Hon. Richard D. Cudahy · 1991–1992
Appointments
2011–present · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)
Education
J.D. · 1991- University of IowaB.A. · 1988