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Brian C. Lea

Judicial Nominee to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
CJR Status: Pending
Ranking: No Position

Current Role: Deputy Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice

Nomination Date: November 14, 2025
Nomination Status: Senate Judiciary Committee ordered to be reported favorably

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  • Background

    2025 – Present: Deputy Associate Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice

    2017 – 2025: Partner, Jones Day LLP

    2015 – 2017: Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Georgia School of Law

    2012  –  2014: Associate, Jones Day LLP

    2011 – 2012: Law Clerk, Hon. Clarence Thomas, U.S. Supreme Court

    2010 – 2011: Associate, DLA Piper LLP

    2009 – 2010: Law Clerk, Hon. Ed Carnes, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

    Education: University of Georgia School of Law (J.D.) 2009; Union University (B.A.) 2006; Christian Brothers University (no degree) 2002 – 2004.

AFA Action is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to advancing biblical, family values in society and government by educating and influencing public policy. AFA Action is also the Governmental Affairs Affiliate of American Family Association.