After a significant tenure in both private and public law sectors, Joshua Levy stands on the threshold of his appointment as the next U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts. Earlier today, President Biden nominated Levy for this position following his interim stint since May 19th, succeeding the resigned Rachael Rollins according to Boston Herald.
To split with the turbulent term of Rollins, Levy's nomination offers a welcome shift. As opposed to Rollins, whose stance on the prosecution of certain crimes as Suffolk District Attorney led to appointment delays, Levy's career record indicates a potentially smooth confirmation by the U.S. Senate as reported by Boston Herald.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts have released, joined in a united front, a statement endorsing Levy's capabilities and urging his speedy confirmation.
Graduating from Brown University and Georgetown University Law Center in the late 80s and early 90s, Levy began his professional life as a clerk for Judge Harold H. Green of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, then progressed to an associate attorney role at the Ropes & Gray law firm from 1993 to 1997. He shifted gears to public service as a U.S. Attorney assistant for the District of Massachusetts from 1997 to 2004 according to Boston Herald.
Returning to Ropes & Gray in a partner role from 2004 to 2021, Levy was appointed Rollins' first assistant U.S. Attorney in 2022. With experience flowing between public and private law for almost 40 years, Levy now stands ready to guide the U.S. District Attorney’s office toward stability.
Levy's nomination promises consistency for the U.S. District Attorney's office, recently troubled by investigations into ethics violations and misuse of power associated with Rollins according to WBUR.
According the Vacancy Reform Act, Levy can serve in an acting capacity for 210 days—152 of which he's already fulfilled, as reported by Boston Herald news.
