Born 1973 in Tuscaloosa, AL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on January 8, 2018, to a seat vacated by Myron Herbert Thompson. Confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2018, and received commission on August 3, 2018. Served as chief judge, 2019-present.

Education:
Spring Hill College, B.A., 1995
University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1998

Professional Career:

Private practice, Montgomery, Alabama, 1998-2018

Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, September 7, 2017; no Senate vote

Miscellaneous Information:

Given name at birth: Emily Michele Coody