Vanessa Lynne Bryant (born January 27, 1954) is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.

- Gender
- Female
- Race
- African American
Prior employment
- Connecticut Superior CourtJudge · 1998–2007
- Private practice, Hartford, Connecticut1978–1981, 1992–1998
- Connecticut Housing Finance AuthorityVice president and general counsel · 1990–1992
- Shawmut BankCounsel · 1989–1990
- Aetna Life & Casualty CompanyCounsel · 1981–1989
Appointments
2007–present
2007–2021 · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)
Education
J.D. · 1978- Howard UniversityB.A. · 1975