TPM Partner Michael Huang Appointed to the American Bar Association Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary

TPM Partner Michael L. Huang has been appointed by the American Bar Association President Mary Smith to a three-year term on the Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary as its D.C. Circuit representative.

Since 1953, the Committee has carried out an important public service in evaluating the professional qualifications of nominees to the federal bench, including the United States Supreme Court, the circuit courts of appeals, district courts (including the territorial district courts), and the Court of International Trade.  In conducting evaluations, the Committee focuses strictly on nominees’ integrity, professional competence, and judicial temperament, without regard to political affiliation or ideology.  The Committee submits its final rating of nominees to the White House, the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the United States Department of Justice to assist in the confirmation process.      

TPM congratulates Michael on his appointment and applauds his willingness to carry out this important public service.