Leonie M. Brinkema

Judge Leonie M. Brinkema

Personal

Birthday:

1944

Birthplace:

Teaneck, NJ

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Female

Prior Employment:

Trial attorney, Public Integrity Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1976-1977
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Virginia, 1977-1983
Trial attorney, Office of International Affairs, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1983-1984
Part-time legal instructor, Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy, 1984-1985
Private practice, Alexandria, Virginia, 1984-1985

Education

Name of School:

Rutgers University

Degree:

B.A.

Degree Year:

1966

Name of School - Second:

Rutgers University

Degree - Second:

M.L.S.

Degree Year - Second:

1970

Name of School - Third:

Cornell University Law School

Cornell Law School combines inspired teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a close-knit and collegial intellectual community. Hallmarks include: A faculty that excels not only in scholarly productivity, but also in teaching ability An approach to legal education that encourages collaboration and interdisciplinary study A global emphasis, including educational partnerships around the world A part of Cornell University, one of the world's great research universities Graduates who are connected and make a difference

Degree - Third:

J.D.

Degree Year - Third:

1976

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

Court Name:

Virginia Eastern District Court

President Nominating:

William J. Clinton

Party Affiliation of President:

Democratic

Commission Date:

10/20/1993

Bankruptcy and Magistrate Services:

U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, 1985-1993