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Allison Dale Burroughs

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United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Tenure

2014 - Present

Years in position

Education

Personal

Contact

Allison Dale Burroughs is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Prior to joining the court, she was partner at the law firm of Nutter McClennen & Fish, LLP. Burroughs received a nomination to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts on July 31, 2014, from President Barack Obama.^[1] The United States Senate confirmed Burroughs on December 16, 2014, by a voice vote.^[2]

Education

Burroughs earned her B.A., graduating cum laude, from Middlebury College in 1983. She earned her J.D., graduating cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1988.^[1]

Professional career

2005-2014: Partner, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
1995-2005: Assistant United States attorney, District of Massachusetts
1989-1995: Assistant United States attorney, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
1988-1989: Law clerk, Honorable Norma Shapiro, Eastern District of Pennsylvania^[1]^[3]

Judicial career

District of Massachusetts

Nomination Tracker

Nominee Information
Name: Allison Dale Burroughs
Court: United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Progress
Confirmed 138 days after nomination.
Nominated: July 31, 2014
ABA Rating: Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified
Questionnaire: Questionnaire
Hearing: September 17, 2014

QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more)

Reported: November 20, 2014
Confirmed: December 16, 2014
Vote: Voice vote

Allison Dale Burroughs received a nomination from President Barack Obama on July 31, 2014, to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. She was nominated to fill the vacancy created by Rya Zobel, who took senior status on April 1, 2014. The president on the nomination:

“

I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve on the United States District Court bench. I am confident they will serve the American people with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice.^[1]^[4]

”

The American Bar Association rated Burroughs Majority Qualified, Minority Not Qualified for the position.^[5]

Burroughs had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 17, 2014.^[6] The committee reported Burroughs to the full Senate on November 20, 2014, by voice vote.^[7] Burroughs received confirmation on December 16, 2014, when the Senate approved the nomination by a voice vote.^[2]

Awards and associations

The awards and associations are as they appeared on Burroughs' questionnaire to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Awards

2013, 2014: The Best Lawyers in America
2013: Corporate International Magazine Legal Award - Business Crime Lawyers of the Year in Massachusetts
2013: International Gloval Law Experts Awards - Business Crime Lawyer of the Year in Massachusetts
2012, 2013: Super Lawyers Business Edition
2012, 2013: Super Lawyers Top Women Attorneys in Massachusetts
2011-Present: Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2011-2014: Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2010-2013: Chambers and Partners, Leading U.S. White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigation Attorney
2005: Federal Bureau of Investigation "in Appreciation for Your Prosecutive Skills Throughout the Years"
2005: Internal Revenue SErvice plaque "In Recognition of Your Outstanding Contributions, Dedication and Support of the Boston Field Office of I.R.S. Criminal Investigation"
2004: Director's Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney
2003: United States Customs Service Certificate of Appreciation
2002: United States Secret Service Certificate of Appreciation "In Recognition of All Your Effort and Dedication in the U.S. Customs Service investigation of Barakaat North America Incorporated"
2001: Boston Police, Detective Benevolent Society Award of Excellence
2000: U.S. Customs "Queen of Money Laundering" plaque "In Recognition of Your Significant Contributions and Tireless Efforts in Support of Eliminating the Scourge of Money Laundering in New England"
1998: Director's Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney
1998: United States Secret Service Certificate of Appreciation
1997: Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Certificate of Appreciation
1997: Drug Enforcement Administration Certificated of Appreciation
1997: New England Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force plaque "In Appreciation for Outstanding Work Conducted on Aperation Crackdown"
1995: FBI and IRS plaque for "Dedication and Outstanding Service" in "Cash Unlimited" Investigation
1994: Director's Award for Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney
1993: FBI plaque "In Recognition of your Outstanding Prosecutorial Support in the FBI Task Force Investigation of the Junior Black Mafia"