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Max Stier

b. 1965

American lawyer and good governance advocate

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About Max Stier

Born 1965. Max Stier is an American lawyer and activist, known for Partnership for Public Service.

Max Ian Stier (born November 26, 1965) is an American attorney who serves as the president and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service.

Early life and education Stier is the son of Serena Auster Stier and Herbert A. Stier. His mother is a mystery writer and adjunct assistant professor of law and art history at the University of Iowa; his father was an orthopedic surgeon in Los Angeles.

Career In 1982, he worked on the staff of Republican Congressman Jim Leach. In 1992, he clerked for Chief Judge James L. Oakes of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. In 1994, he served as a clerk for Justice David Souter of the U.S. Supreme Court.

In 1995, Stier joined the Washington D.C. firm of Williams & Connolly where he was part of President Bill Clinton's defense team during the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal.

In 2016, President Barack Obama nominated Pan to serve as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Her nomination expired in January 2017 with the end of the 114th Congress, but she was re-nominated June 15, 2021, by President Joe Biden, then elevated to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on September 26, 2022.

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Important facts

Born
1965, California
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Partnership for Public Service
Education
Yale University, Stanford Law School, Stanford University
Positions held
Law clerk
Employers
Partnership for Public Service, Williams & Connolly, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Also known as
Max Ian Stier

Family & relationships

Spouse
Florence Y. Pan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Max Stier?

American lawyer and good governance advocate

When was Max Stier born?

Max Stier was born in 1965 in California.

What is Max Stier's occupation?

Max Stier is a lawyer and activist.

What is Max Stier known for?

Max Stier is known for Partnership for Public Service.

What nationality is Max Stier?

Max Stier is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Max Stier

· Wikidata: Q63996525

· DBpedia: Max Stier

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