History of Danielle Sassoon in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 14, 2025

Danielle Renee Sassoon is an American attorney who briefly served as the acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Appointed by Donald Trump, her tenure lasted from January 21, 2025, to February 13, 2025. This followed the end of Damian Williams' term. Notably, after her brief time in the acting role, Audrey Strauss became the US Attorney.

1985: Birth of Danielle Sassoon

Danielle Sassoon was born in 1985 to Salomon and Evelyn Sassoon in New York. Her father was a partner at a law firm, and her mother was a clinical research psychologist.

1986: Birth of Danielle Sassoon

Danielle Sassoon was born in 1986 to Salomon and Evelyn Sassoon in New York. Her father was a partner at a law firm, and her mother was a clinical research psychologist.

July 2012: Clerkship for Antonin Scalia

In July 2012, Danielle Sassoon began serving as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

August 2013: End of Clerkship for Antonin Scalia

In August 2013, Danielle Sassoon finished her clerkship for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

November 28, 2015: Marriage to Adam Katz

On November 28, 2015, Danielle Sassoon married Adam Katz, an investment analyst whom she met while attending Harvard University.

2023: Prosecution of Sam Bankman-Fried

In 2023, Danielle Sassoon co-led the prosecution in the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried.

January 2025: Appointment as Acting US Attorney

In January 2025, Danielle Sassoon was appointed acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York by President Donald Trump.

January 21, 2025: Appointment as Acting US Attorney

On January 21, 2025, Danielle Sassoon was appointed as the acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York by President Donald Trump.

February 12, 2025: Letter of Resignation Intent

On February 12, 2025, Danielle Sassoon sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi stating her intent to resign if forced to drop the charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

February 13, 2025: Resignation as Acting US Attorney

On February 13, 2025, Danielle Sassoon resigned from her position as acting US Attorney after a dispute over the dismissal of charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.