Alumni Spotlight
Hon. Brindisi ’04 Confirmed as Federal Judge for the Northern District of New York
The Hon. Anthony Brindisi ’04
The Hon. Anthony Brindisi ’04 was recently confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as a district court judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, following his nomination by President Joe Biden in July 2024.

“It’s a tremendous honor to be nominated and confirmed by the Senate,” Judge Brindisi said. “The confirmation process was long, but well worth it. I am humbled to serve as a district court judge for the Northern District of New York.”
Growing up the son of attorney Louis Brindisi ’59, an Albany Law School alumnus, Judge Brindisi developed a deep connection to law and public service from an early age. He recalls shadowing his father and gaining invaluable exposure to the legal profession.
“I can remember as a teenager working summers in his law office and watching him at trial. I would frequently attend trials that he was handling and really started to experience a real love for the law at that point in time,” he said.
While his passion for the law was clear early on, it was the education and mentorship he received at Albany Law School that he credits for providing the foundation necessary to succeed in his field.
“One of the key reasons I chose Albany Law School was because I knew I wanted to practice in New York State. I was fortunate to have Professor Siegel as a mentor during my time there. My experience at Albany Law shaped me as a lawyer and gave me the tools to hit the ground running when I began my practice.”
Judge Brindisi’s commitment to law and public service led him to serve in the New York State Assembly from 2011 to 2019, representing District 119. He later ran for and won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served New York’s 22nd Congressional District from 2019 to 2021.
“The one thing that I take away from my time in the legislature is how to be a good listener because I was always someone who wanted to work with both sides and try and learn the issues and solve problems when I was a legislator,” Brindisi said. “Now as a judge, I think one of the most important things a judge can do is to be a good listener to both sides before rendering any decision.”
Now, after years of hard work and dedication, Judge Brindisi embarks on his new journey as a U.S. District Judge, working alongside some of the people who helped shape his legal career.
“I have the unique honor of serving with judges who were professors of mine at Albany Law School,” he said. “In my former role as a court of claims judge, my presiding judge was Judge Richard Sise, who taught trial tactics at Albany Law. Another colleague, Judge Mae A. D'Agostino, was also a trial tactics professor of mine and is now a fellow judge in the Northern District.”
Reflecting on his career and journey, Judge Brindisi encourages young, aspiring attorneys to persist through challenges and embrace opportunities to gain hands-on experience.
“Stay persistent and stay patient,” Brindisi said. “You will face setbacks, both in law school and throughout your career. It’s important to stay motivated and push through, even when progress feels slow. The journey pays off in the end.”