Ross H. Garber[1] (born April 3, 1967)[2] is an American lawyer, professor, and legal analyst. The New York Times noted that he has "arguably become the nation's leading practitioner of a subspecialty whose relevance can be a barometer of political rancor."[3] He has provided on-air commentary for CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and other outlets, and has written pieces for The Washington Post, CNN, The Los Angeles Times, and other publications. He teaches political investigations and impeachment at Tulane Law School and is considered a legal expert in those fields. He was a contributing author to the book Ethical Standards in the Public Sector.[4]
Ross Garber | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 3, 1967 |
| Education | University of Connecticut University of Connecticut School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer Legal analyst Legal professor |
| Known for | Impeachment expert |
Early life and education edit
Garber grew up in Uncasville, Connecticut, and although Jewish, attended the Roman Catholic Saint Bernard School.[4] He graduated from the University of Connecticut and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from University of Connecticut School of Law.[5]
Career edit
Garber is considered a legal expert on political investigations and impeachment.[6] He has both prosecuted and defended impeachment cases, and has represented five United States governors in impeachment proceedings.[7]
Garber was a partner at Shipman & Goodwin where he chaired the firm's government investigations and white collar defense group.
Garber argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit that public officials and government lawyers have an attorney-client privilege in grand jury investigations.[8] In 2005, the court agreed, rejecting contrary holdings of the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, Eighth Circuit, and District of Columbia Circuit.[9]
Garber has worked as an on-air legal analyst for CNN,[6] and has provided on-air commentary for MSNBC and NPR. He teaches political investigations and impeachment law at Tulane Law School.[7] He has written for The Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post as well as appeared on The Beat with Ari Melber.[5] He is also a contributing author for Ethical Standards in the Public Sector.[10]
References edit
- ^ "Ross H. Garber Profile | Hartford, CT Lawyer | Martindale.com".
- ^ United States Public Records, 1970-2009 (Connecticut)
- ^ Blinder, Alan (April 23, 2018). "For Politicians Scraping Bottom, a Scarce Resource: Impeachment Lawyers". New York Times.
- ^ a b Stowe, Stacey (13 June 2004). "Two Lawyers, Trying to Put Connecticut's Governor Together Again". The New York Times.
- ^ a b Wayne, Kristina Tedeschi (3 March 2018). "Uncasville native and lawyer: Don't prejudge Mueller investigation". Norwich Bulletin.
- ^ a b Stockman, Rachel (6 June 2018). "CNN Hires Impeachment Expert as New Legal Analyst". Law & Crime.
- ^ a b Garber, Ross H. (23 April 2018). "For Politicians Scraping Bottom, a Scarce Resource: Impeachment Lawyers". The New York Times.
- ^ Mahony, Edmund H. (27 May 2004). "Rowland Fighting For Legal Privilege". Hartford Courant.
- ^ "In Re: Grand Jury Investigation United States of America, Movant-Appellee, v. John Doe, Interested-Party-Appellant". Findlaw.
- ^ Ethical standards in the public sector. OCLC 235946162.