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J. Michael Luttig is a United States federal judge who served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from 1991 to 2006, establishing a reputation as a conservative and originalist jurist. In 2006, he resigned from the federal bench to become the General Counsel and Senior Vice President at Boeing, a transition that highlighted the potential financial draws of private practice over the judiciary.
Following his corporate tenure, he became a prominent legal commentator, notably advising former Vice President Mike Pence during the January 6 Capitol attack certification.
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J. Michael Luttig ranks #112 of 270 in the Judge ranking, behind Blake Shelton, ahead of Lord Hamblen.
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Why did J. Michael Luttig leave the federal bench?
Luttig resigned from the Fourth Circuit in 2006 to become Boeing's general counsel and senior vice president. He had served on the federal appellate court since his 1991 appointment by President George H. W. Bush.
What role did J. Michael Luttig play after the 2020 presidential election?
Luttig advised Vice President Mike Pence that the Constitution did not permit him to reject electoral votes on January 6, 2021. He later testified publicly before the House committee investigating the attack on the Capitol.
Was J. Michael Luttig ever considered for the US Supreme Court?
Yes, Luttig was widely discussed as a potential Supreme Court nominee during George W. Bush's presidency. His conservative jurisprudence and work in the Reagan administration had made him influential among originalist legal circles.
Which prominent judges clerked for J. Michael Luttig?
Luttig developed a notably influential clerk network during his time on the Fourth Circuit. His former clerks include future federal judges and senior government lawyers, and his chambers became known as a pipeline to Supreme Court clerkships.
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