Amit Mehta Age, Wiki and Bio

Amit Mehta

Quick Info

ProfessionDistrict Judge
NationalityAmerican
Date of BirthXX/XX/1971
AgeUnknown
BirthplacePatan, Gujarat, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameAmit Priyavadan Mehta
Famous forRuling Google as monopoly and in violation of US antitrust laws

Physical Stats & More

Height5'10" (178 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolFranklin High School, Maryland, United States (1989)
College/University
  • James Madison University, Virginia, United States (1989-1990)
  • Georgetown University, Washington D.C., United States (1990-1993)
  • University of Virginia School of Law, Virginia, United States (1994-1997)
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Georgetown University, Washington D.C., United States
  • Juris Doctor from University of Virginia School of Law, Virginia, United States

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
WifeCaroline Judge Mehta

Relationships & More

Affairs/GirlfriendsCaroline Judge Mehta (Advocate)

Family

FatherPriyavadan Mehta (Engineer)
MotherRagini Mehta (Laboratory Technician)
SiblingsSister - Sheetal Prasad
SpouseCaroline Judge Mehta (Advocate)
Children
  • Son - Kian Mehta
  • Daughter - Devan Mehta

Career

OverviewAmit Mehta is a distinguished District Judge known for his significant rulings, especially against monopolistic practices in technology. He began his legal career as a paralegal and advanced to a partner at a prestigious law firm, demonstrating a commitment to justice and legal integrity.
Notable Works
  • Nominated as a United States District Judge by President Obama in 2014.
  • First Asian-Pacific American to be sworn into the District Court for the District of Columbia.
  • Stopped a major merger between Sysco and US Foods, showcasing his stance on antitrust laws.
  • Presided over critical cases including the lawsuit against Google for antitrust violations.

Favourites

Music GenreHip Hop
Rapper(s)
  • Jay-Z
  • Kanye West
  • Drake
  • Eminem
Baseball TeamBaltimore Orioles

Some Lesser Known Facts

Amit's family migrated to the United States from Gujarat when he was just one year old.
He spent his formative years in Reisterstown, Maryland, where he was an athlete participating in various sports.
From 1994 to 1997, he was the Commissioner of the North Grounds Softball League.
He contributed to The Virginia Journal of Social Policy and the Law, reflecting his dedication to legal scholarship.
Became a member of the Order of the Coif in 1997, signifying excellence in legal education.
Worked as a paralegal at Patton Boggs, LLP before pursuing law.
Joined Zuckerman Spaeder LLP as an associate in 1999, becoming a partner by 2010.
Served on the Board of Directors for the non-profit Facilitating Leadership in Youth.
Raised funds for Barack Obama's presidential campaign in 2008.
Was part of the legal team defending Dominique Strauss-Kahn in a high-profile case.
Co-chaired the American Bar Association in 2013, contributing to the legal community.
Served as vice president on the Board of Directors of the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project.
Assigned the high-profile antitrust lawsuit against Google in 2020.
Presided over significant cases related to the January 6 Capitol attack and Donald Trump's immunity claims.