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'''Abdul K. Kallon''' (born [[1969]] in Sierra Leone) is a | '''Abdul K. Kallon''' (born [[1969]] in Sierra Leone) is a federal judge in the [[United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama]]. | ||
Kallon was raised in Sierra Leone by a single mother. A supervisor at the bank where she worked hired her to accompany him to the United States as his secretary when he was appointed ambassador. While in Washington she earned degrees in finance, then sent for her children in [[1980]]. | Kallon was raised in Sierra Leone by a single mother. A supervisor at the bank where she worked hired her to accompany him to the United States as his secretary when he was appointed ambassador. While in Washington she earned degrees in finance, then sent for her children in [[1980]]. | ||
Kallon was valedictorian at Bladensburg High School in Maryland. He earned a degree in history at Dartmouth College in [[1990]] and completed his law degree in [[1993]] at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He came to [[Birmingham]] to clerk for Clemon and began working at Bradley Arant in [[1994]]. During his career, Kallon has specialized in employment law, handling discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases. He was recommended to Clemon as a clerk by Lani Guinier, a former classmate at Penn. He began working at Bradley Arant in [[1994]]. | Kallon was valedictorian at Bladensburg High School in Maryland. He earned a degree in history at Dartmouth College in [[1990]] and completed his law degree in [[1993]] at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He came to [[Birmingham]] to clerk for Clemon and began working at Bradley Arant in [[1994]]. During his career, Kallon has specialized in employment law, handling discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases. He was recommended to Clemon as a clerk by Lani Guinier, a former classmate at Penn. He began working at [[Bradley Arant Boult Cummings|Bradley Arant Rose & White]] in [[1994]] and was eventually named a partner in the firm. He was appointed by President Obama in [[2009]] to succeed [[U. W. Clemon]] on the District Court. | ||
Kallon has also served as president of the [[Magic City Bar Association]] and as board president for the [[Legal Aid Society of Birmingham]]. He has also served on the boards of [[Children's Village]], [[Sister Cities of Birmingham]], [[Girls Inc.]], [[Big Brothers Big Sisters]], the [[Alabama Center for Law and Civic Education]] and the community restoration fund managed by [[Bethel Baptist Church]]. | Kallon has also served as president of the [[Magic City Bar Association]] and as board president for the [[Legal Aid Society of Birmingham]]. He has also served on the boards of [[Children's Village]], [[Sister Cities of Birmingham]], [[Girls Inc.]], [[Big Brothers Big Sisters]], the [[Alabama Center for Law and Civic Education]] and the community restoration fund managed by [[Bethel Baptist Church]]. | ||
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* Orndorff, Mary (August 2, 2009) "President Obama nominates Abdul Kallon to replace U.W. Clemon on District Court bench." ''Birmingham News'' | * Orndorff, Mary (August 2, 2009) "President Obama nominates Abdul Kallon to replace U.W. Clemon on District Court bench." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Gordon, Robert K. (August 10, 2009) "Alabama nominee for U.S. judgeship, Abdul Kallon, wins praise for cool intellect." ''Birmingham News'' | * Gordon, Robert K. (August 10, 2009) "Alabama nominee for U.S. judgeship, Abdul Kallon, wins praise for cool intellect." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Gordon, Robert K. (January 7, 2010) "Birmingham's Abdul Kallon takes oath of office as federal judge." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:Attorneys]] | [[Category:Attorneys]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:07, 7 January 2010
Abdul K. Kallon (born 1969 in Sierra Leone) is a federal judge in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
Kallon was raised in Sierra Leone by a single mother. A supervisor at the bank where she worked hired her to accompany him to the United States as his secretary when he was appointed ambassador. While in Washington she earned degrees in finance, then sent for her children in 1980.
Kallon was valedictorian at Bladensburg High School in Maryland. He earned a degree in history at Dartmouth College in 1990 and completed his law degree in 1993 at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He came to Birmingham to clerk for Clemon and began working at Bradley Arant in 1994. During his career, Kallon has specialized in employment law, handling discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination cases. He was recommended to Clemon as a clerk by Lani Guinier, a former classmate at Penn. He began working at Bradley Arant Rose & White in 1994 and was eventually named a partner in the firm. He was appointed by President Obama in 2009 to succeed U. W. Clemon on the District Court.
Kallon has also served as president of the Magic City Bar Association and as board president for the Legal Aid Society of Birmingham. He has also served on the boards of Children's Village, Sister Cities of Birmingham, Girls Inc., Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Alabama Center for Law and Civic Education and the community restoration fund managed by Bethel Baptist Church.
References
- Orndorff, Mary (August 2, 2009) "President Obama nominates Abdul Kallon to replace U.W. Clemon on District Court bench." Birmingham News
- Gordon, Robert K. (August 10, 2009) "Alabama nominee for U.S. judgeship, Abdul Kallon, wins praise for cool intellect." Birmingham News
- Gordon, Robert K. (January 7, 2010) "Birmingham's Abdul Kallon takes oath of office as federal judge." Birmingham News
External links
- Attorney profile at bradleyarant.com