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Joseph Bianco serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Columbia Law School and concurrently holds the position of United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit, appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019. Previously, he served as a United States District Court Judge in the Eastern District of New York from 2006.
His academic and professional trajectory includes:
- Georgetown University, B.A. magna cum laude (1988)
- Columbia Law School, J.D. (1991) - Kent Scholar and Law Review member
- Law clerk for Judge Peter K. Leisure, Southern District of New York (1992-1993)
- Litigation associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- Assistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of New York (1994-2003), rising to Chief of Organized Crime and Terrorism Unit
- Counsel at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (2003)
- Deputy Assistant Attorney General, DOJ Criminal Division (2004-2006)
Judge Bianco's scholarly focus centers on criminal law with specialized expertise in terrorism prosecutions and criminal adjudication. His courses—including "Domestic & International Terrorism: A Comparative History of Investigations & Prosecutions" and "Criminal Adjudication"—integrate his extensive frontline experience prosecuting terrorism cases and presiding over federal trials. His research examines comparative legal frameworks across jurisdictions, emphasizing practical applications in national security contexts.
He maintains active teaching roles across multiple institutions including Fordham, Hofstra, Touro, and St. John's Law Schools, while his current Columbia appointments demonstrate sustained commitment to legal education. His judicial service directly informs classroom instruction, creating unique pedagogical bridges between courtroom practice and academic theory.
