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An in-depth exploration of the career and contributions of a distinguished federal judge.
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Biographical Overview
Personal Background
Jacques Loeb Wiener Jr. was born on October 2, 1934, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He is currently a Senior United States Federal Judge, serving on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, with chambers in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Academic Foundation
Judge Wiener's academic journey began at Tulane University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956. Following a period of service as an officer in the United States Navy, he matriculated at Tulane University Law School. His tenure there was marked by significant achievement, including serving as editor-in-chief of the law review and graduating first in his class with a Juris Doctor in 1961.
Educational Milestones
Tulane University
Judge Wiener's undergraduate studies and legal education were both undertaken at Tulane University. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in 1956 and subsequently earned his Juris Doctor in 1961, graduating at the pinnacle of his class. His leadership as editor-in-chief of the Tulane Law Review further highlights his academic distinction.
Naval Service
Prior to commencing his legal career, Judge Wiener fulfilled his service obligation as an officer in the United States Navy. This period of military service provided valuable experience and discipline before his transition into the legal profession.
Professional Trajectory
Private Practice
Upon admission to the bar, Judge Wiener commenced his legal career in private practice in Shreveport. His practice was notably concentrated in the specialized areas of estates, trusts, and taxation, demonstrating an early aptitude for complex financial and property law.
Federal Judicial Appointment
Appointment and Tenure
Judge Wiener was nominated by President George H. W. Bush on November 17, 1989, to fill a vacancy on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The United States Senate confirmed his nomination on March 9, 1990, and he was commissioned on March 12, 1990. He assumed senior judicial status on September 30, 2010, continuing to contribute his extensive legal expertise.
Service Context
He succeeded Judge Robert Madden Hill on the Fifth Circuit bench. His appointment followed a distinguished career in private practice. Assuming senior status allows judges to continue their judicial work with a reduced caseload, ensuring the court's continued capacity and leveraging the judge's accumulated experience.
Key Legal Engagements
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Case
In a significant ruling on August 9, 2019, Judge Wiener joined an opinion affirming the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). While subsequent en banc review led to partial reversal, Judge Wiener's dissent from the sections invalidating parts of the ICWA underscored his perspective on the statute's importance and legal standing.[2][3]
Overtime Pay Dispute (Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. v. Hewitt)
Judge Wiener authored a notable dissent in a case concerning overtime pay eligibility for a high-earning supervisor. He questioned the majority's interpretation, finding it incongruous that an individual with substantial compensation and part-time employment would be deemed eligible for overtime. This dissent, joined by four colleagues, highlighted a divergence in judicial reasoning and was later reviewed by the Supreme Court.[4][5]
Voting Rights Act Compliance Cases
In October 2023, Judge Wiener declined to lift a consent decree designed to ensure Louisiana's compliance with Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. His dissent in the August 2024 en banc ruling that dissolved the decree emphasized the lack of evidence of Louisiana's compliance and the state's refusal to commit to preserving a majority-minority district, reflecting his stance on voting rights protections.[6][7][8][9][10]
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