Nelson S. Roman

Nelson Stephen Román (born 1960) is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Biography

Early life and education

Román was born in 1960 in New York City of Puerto Rican ancestry. He was raised in the Bronx and educated in the New York City public schools system. He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984 from Fordham University. He received his Juris Doctor in 1989 from Brooklyn Law School. Prior to receiving his J.D., he worked as a police officer in New York City for seven years.

Career

From 1989 to 1995, Román served as an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn, Manhattan and for the Special Narcotics Prosecutor. He served as president of the Puerto Rican Bar Association from 1997–1998. On May 9, 2013, his nomination was confirmed by a 97–0 vote. He received his commission on May 13, 2013.