Richard Joseph Sullivan (born April 10, 1964) 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 formerly a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York from 2007 to 2018. He has been a member of the Federalist Society, a conservative legal organization.
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
Adjunct professor of law · 2012–present
Adjunct professor of law · 2008–2015- Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., New York CityDeputy general counsel · 2005–2007
- Marsh, Inc., New York CityGeneral counsel · 2006–2007
Assistant U.S. attorney · 1994–2005
Private practice · 1991–1994
Law clerk , Hon. David M. Ebel · 1990–1991
Appointments
2018–present · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)
2007–2018 · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)Term ended: Appointment to Another Judicial Position
Education
J.D. · 1990- College of William and MaryB.A. · 1986