Robert Okun

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Nominee Information
	Name: Robert Okun
	Court: Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Progress
	Confirmed 64 days after nomination.
	Nominated: March 19, 2013
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	Hearing: May 15, 2013
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	Confirmed: May 22, 2013

Robert Okun is a judge on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. He was nominated on March 19, 2013 by President Barack Obama. Okun succeeded Linda Kay Davis on the court.^[1]

Early life and education[edit]

Okun attended the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude with a B.A.. He went on the earn his J.D., graduating cum laude from Harvard Law School.^[1]

Professional career[edit]

Chief of the Special Proceedings Division, U.S. Attorney’s Office D.C.

Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney for Operations
Special Counsel, Professional Development and Legal Policy

Trial Attorney, Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Litigation and in the Fraud Section
Trial Attorney, Office of Policy and Evaluation at the Federal Trade Commission
Law Clerk, Honorable Frank E. Schwelb, Superior Court of the District of Columbia^[1]

Federal court nomination[edit]

On March 19, 2013, President Obama nominated Okun to a post on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to fill the vacancy left by Linda Kay Davis.^[2] Obama commented on the nomination, stating,"Throughout their careers, these nominees have displayed unwavering commitment to justice and integrity. Their records are distinguished and impressive and I am confident that they will serve the American people well from the bench of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. I am honored to nominate them today. "^[1]