Cornelia T.L. Pillard

Cornelia T.L. Pillard is a United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013. Known for her expertise in constitutional law and her commitment to civil rights, she has served in various capacities, including as a law professor and a former Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Her dissenting opinion in a recent appeals court decision highlighted concerns over viewpoint discrimination in press access to presidential events, emphasizing the importance of a free and diverse press.