Federal Judicial Center Operational Status:
Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Federal Judicial Center (Center) has ceased all non-excepted activities until funding is restored.
The Center will post any changes in operational status on this web page. Please check back for updates.
You are here
Cannon, Aileen Mercedes
Born 1981 in Cali, Colombia
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on May 21, 2020, to a seat vacated by Kenneth A. Marra. Confirmed by the Senate on November 12, 2020, and received commission on November 13, 2020.
Education:
Duke University, B.A., 2003
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2007
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on May 21, 2020, to a seat vacated by Kenneth A. Marra. Confirmed by the Senate on November 12, 2020, and received commission on November 13, 2020.
Education:
Duke University, B.A., 2003
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2007
Professional Career:
Law clerk, Hon. Steven M. Colloton, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 2008-2009
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 2009-2012
Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Florida, 2013-2020