Michael Hun Park (born April 1, 1976) is an American lawyer who serves as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He was a law clerk to Justice Samuel Alito. Prior to becoming a judge, Park was a named partner at Consovoy McCarthy (originally Consovoy McCarthy Park), a prominent law firm in the conservative legal movement. While at the firm, Park represented the state of Kansas in its efforts to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. Judge Park was appointed by President Trump and is a member of the Federalist Society.
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- Asian American
Prior employment
- George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law SchoolAdjunct professor · 2015–present
- Private practice, New York City2002–2006, 2009–2019
Law clerk , Hon. Samuel A. Alito · 2008–2009
Office of Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of JusticeAttorney-advisor · 2006–2008
Law clerk , Hon. Samuel A. Alito · 2001–2002
Appointments
2019–present · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)
Education
J.D. · 2001- Princeton UniversityA.B. · 1998