Career Timeline of Karin Immergut: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Karin Immergut built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Karin Johanna Immergut is an American lawyer currently serving as a United States district judge for the District of Oregon since 2019. In 2024, she also began serving as a judge on the United States Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. Her career has been dedicated to the legal field, culminating in her current judicial roles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1982: Graduation from Amherst College and Appointment as Special Assistant

In 1982, Karin Immergut graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts and became a special assistant at the New York City Departments of Juvenile Justice and Corrections.

1984: Continued as Special Assistant

In 1984, Karin Immergut continued her role as a special assistant at the New York City Departments of Juvenile Justice and Corrections, a position she held from 1982 to 1984.

1996: Moved to Portland and Married James T. McDermott

In 1996, Karin Immergut moved to Portland, Oregon, married James T. McDermott and was hired by Multnomah County.

August 6, 1998: Questioned Monica Lewinsky

On August 6, 1998, as a Multnomah County deputy district attorney working for Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr, Karin Immergut personally questioned Monica Lewinsky in a deposition related to the investigation of then-President Bill Clinton.

2001: Joined U.S. Attorney's Office

In 2001, Karin Immergut joined the U.S. Attorney's office in Portland as an assistant U.S. attorney in the District of Oregon, prosecuting white collar crime cases and working on Project Safe Neighborhoods.

October 3, 2003: Sworn in as Interim United States Attorney

On October 3, 2003, Karin Immergut was sworn in as interim United States attorney, and the United States Senate confirmed her nomination on the same day. She was appointed to the position by President George W. Bush.

October 4, 2003: Commission Signed by President Bush

On October 4, 2003, President George W. Bush signed Karin Immergut's commission to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of Oregon.

October 8, 2003: Sworn in as United States Attorney

On October 8, 2003, Karin Immergut was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the District of Oregon, succeeding Michael W. Mosman.

January 2008: Applied for United States District Court Judge Position

In January 2008, Karin Immergut applied to succeed Judge Garr King on the United States District Court for Oregon but was not selected due to scrutiny over her role in the Bill Clinton investigation.

July 2009: Resigned to Become Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge

In July 2009, Karin Immergut resigned from her position to be appointed as a Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge.

June 7, 2018: Nominated as United States District Judge

On June 7, 2018, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Karin Immergut to serve as a United States district judge for the United States District Court for the District of Oregon.

June 11, 2018: Nomination Sent to the Senate

On June 11, 2018, Karin Immergut's nomination to be a United States district judge was sent to the Senate.

October 24, 2018: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing

On October 24, 2018, a hearing on Karin Immergut's nomination was held before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

January 3, 2019: Nomination Returned to the President

On January 3, 2019, Karin Immergut's nomination was returned to the President under Rule XXXI, Paragraph 6 of the United States Senate.

January 23, 2019: Renominated for Federal Judgeship

On January 23, 2019, President Trump announced his intent to renominate Karin Immergut for a federal judgeship, and her nomination was sent to the Senate later that day.