Nina Pillard

Nina Pillard is an American jurist and professor known for her work in civil rights, gender equality, and labor law. She was nominated by President Obama to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, where she has made significant contributions to legal opinions and discussions on issues like discrimination and workplace rights. Pillard previously served as a deputy assistant attorney general in the Department of Justice and has a strong academic background, including teaching at Georgetown University Law Center. Her work emphasizes the importance of justice and equal protection for all individuals under the law.