Federal Circuit Announcement

This afternoon, the Federal Circuit announced the swearing in of the newest judge serving on the bench of the Federal Circuit, the Honorable Tiffany P. Cunningham. Here is today’s announcement.

During a private ceremony held in chambers this afternoon at the National Courts Building in Washington, D.C., Tiffany P. Cunningham was sworn in as a United States Judge for the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  Chief Judge Kimberly A. Moore administered the oath of office to Judge Cunningham, which was witnessed by several of the court’s judges, as well as personal guests of Judge Cunningham.

Chief Judge Kimberly A. Moore swears-in Judge Cunningham on the Lincoln Bible, which was held by Muneera Kapadia, MD.

Judge Cunningham was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden on April 19, 2021, and the United States Senate confirmed her nomination on July 19, 2021.  She received her judicial commission on August 6, 2021.  Judge Cunningham’s full biography is available on the court’s website. (printable version)