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My Take
Mukasey's arc fascinates me: from the Bronx to Columbia, Yale Law, the federal bench in Manhattan, and finally the 81st U.S. Attorney General. I am drawn to the unshowy nature of his core work. A trial judge's chair sits near real power yet trades spectacle for reasoning, conscience, and patience. What I find telling is that he studied history before law; people who understand the past tend to weigh present decisions more carefully. Whatever one makes of his tenure at the top, the climb itself is a serious one, and I respect a career built on argument rather than applause.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Mukasey
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・ミュケイジー
- Reading
- まいける・みゅけいじー
- Born
- July 28, 1941 (age 85)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- The Bronx, New York, United States
- Occupation
- judge / lawyer
2. Background
- University
- Columbia University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Michael Mukasey born?
Born July 28, 1941 (age 85).
Where is Michael Mukasey from?
Michael Mukasey is from The Bronx, New York, United States.
What does Michael Mukasey do?
Michael Mukasey works as judge, lawyer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.