Basic Information
| Name | Amy Mil Totenberg |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | 1950-12-29 |
| Birth Place | New York City, New York |
| Education Ab | Harvard‑Radcliffe College 1974 |
| Education Jd | Harvard Law School 1977 |
| Career Positions | Partner at The Law Project; Municipal Court Judge Atlanta 1988–1993; General Counsel Atlanta Board of Education 1994–1998; Special Master and Court Monitor 2000–2010; Adjunct Professor Emory University 2004–2007; U.S. District Judge Northern District of Georgia 2011–2021; Senior Judge Northern District of Georgia 2021–present |
| Federal Nomination Date | 2010-03-17 |
| Federal Commission Date | 2011-03-01 |
| Senior Status Date | 2021-04-03 |
| Father | Roman Totenberg |
| Mother | Melanie Francis Eisenberg |
| Sister Nina | Nina Totenberg |
| Sister Jill | Jill Totenberg |
| Annual Compensation Range | $220000–$240000 |
| American Law Institute Member | true |
Early Life and Education
Amy Mil Totenberg was born on December 29, 1950 in New York City. She graduated magna cum laude with an A.B. from Harvard‑Radcliffe College in 1974 and earned her J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1977.
Judicial Career
- 1977–1982: Partner at The Law Project, Atlanta.
- 1982–1994 & 1998–2011: Private practice attorney in Atlanta.
- 1988–1993: Part‑time Municipal Court Judge, City of Atlanta.
- 1994–1998: General Counsel, Atlanta Board of Education.
- 2000–2010: Special Master (Maryland District Court) and Court Monitor (D.C. District Court).
- 2004–2007: Adjunct Professor, Emory University School of Law.
- 2011–2021: U.S. District Judge, Northern District of Georgia (commissioned March 1, 2011).
- 2021–present: Senior Judge, Northern District of Georgia (assumed senior status April 3, 2021).
Family Background
Amy descends from a family of achievers in music and journalism. Her father, Roman Totenberg, was a Polish‑Jewish violinist and educator; her mother, Melanie Eisenberg, worked as a real‑estate broker. She is sister to Nina Totenberg, NPR’s legal affairs correspondent, and Jill Totenberg, a business executive.
Compensation and Roles
| Role | Institution | Years | Approx. Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Judge | Northern District of Georgia | 2011–2021 | $220,000–$240,000 annual |
| Senior Judge | Northern District of Georgia | 2021–present | Standard senior judge pay |
| Municipal Court Judge | City of Atlanta | 1988–1993 | Municipal judge salary |
| General Counsel | Atlanta Board of Education | 1994–1998 | Private counsel salary |
| Adjunct Professor | Emory University School of Law | 2004–2007 | Course stipend |
Recent Highlights
- She continues active service as Senior Judge in the Northern District of Georgia.
- She holds membership in the American Law Institute, contributing to legal scholarship.
- Media outlets cite her oversight in high‑profile federal cases without controversy.
FAQ
Which court did Amy Totenberg join in 2011?
She joined the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on March 1, 2011.
When did she become a Senior Judge?
She assumed senior status on April 3, 2021.
Who are her notable immediate family members?
Her father was violinist Roman Totenberg, and her sisters are NPR correspondent Nina Totenberg and executive Jill Totenberg.
Where did she teach law?
She served as an adjunct professor at Emory University School of Law from 2004 to 2007.
What is her federal judicial salary range?
She earned approximately $220,000–$240,000 annually as a U.S. District Judge.
References
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| https://www.fjc.gov/history/judges/totenberg-amy-mil | Federal Judicial Service and legal career details |
| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Totenberg | Biographical information, education, and career milestones |
| https://www.ali.org/profile/1718 | Membership in the American Law Institute |
