History of Emil Bove in Timeline

Emil Joseph Bove III is an American attorney nominated to serve as a circuit judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He currently holds the position of principal associate deputy attorney general since 2025. Previously, Bove served as the acting U.S. deputy attorney general from January to March 2025. His career highlights significant roles within the U.S. Department of Justice.

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1981: Birth of Emil Bove III

In 1981, Emil Joseph Bove III was born in Geneva, New York.

1999: Graduation from Mynderse Academy

In 1999, Emil Bove graduated salutatorian from Mynderse Academy.

2003: Graduation from University at Albany, SUNY

In 2003, Emil Bove graduated from the University at Albany, SUNY summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in public policy and economics and was named the America East Conference Male Scholar Athlete.

2005: Attends Georgetown University Law Center

In 2005, Emil Bove attended Georgetown University Law Center.

2008: Clerkship for Judge Richard J. Sullivan

From 2008 to 2009, Emil Bove clerked for Judge Richard J. Sullivan of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

2008: Graduation from Georgetown University Law Center

In 2008, Emil Bove graduated from Georgetown University Law Center with a Juris Doctor, Order of the Coif.

2009: Clerkship for Judge Richard C. Wesley

In 2009, Emil Bove clerked for Judge Richard C. Wesley of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

2012: Assistant U.S. Attorney

In 2012, Emil Bove became an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.

2012: Hired as Assistant U.S. Attorney and Marriage

In 2012, Emil Bove was hired as an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and married Sarah Samis.

2018: Denied promotion after attorneys' concerns

In 2018, Emil Bove was denied a promotion after defense attorneys expressed concerns about his legal tactics.

October 2019: Appointed Co-chair of terrorism and international narcotics unit

In October 2019, Emil Bove was appointed co-chair of the office's terrorism and international narcotics unit.

October 2019: Co-chief of terrorism and international narcotics unit

In October 2019, Emil Bove was appointed co-chief of the terrorism and international narcotics unit for the Southern District of New York.

December 2021: Resignation from U.S. Attorney's Office

In December 2021, Emil Bove resigned from his position as an assistant U.S. attorney.

January 2022: Joins Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi

In January 2022, Emil Bove joined Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi in their New York City office.

September 2023: Becomes Partner at Blanche Law and Joins Trump's Defense Team

In September 2023, Emil Bove became a partner at Blanche Law and joined Donald Trump's criminal defense team.

September 2023: Joins Donald Trump's Legal Team

In September 2023, Emil Bove joined Donald Trump's legal team.

November 14, 2024: Named Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General

On November 14, 2024, president-elect Donald Trump named Emil Bove as principal associate deputy attorney general.

November 2024: Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General Appointment

In November 2024, president-elect Trump named Emil Bove as principal associate deputy attorney general.

January 2025: Acting Deputy Attorney General Appointment

In January 2025, Emil Bove was appointed acting deputy attorney general when Trump took office.

January 20, 2025: Appointed Acting Deputy Attorney General

On January 20, 2025, Emil Bove was appointed acting deputy attorney general.

March 2025: Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General

In March 2025, Emil Bove served as the acting U.S. deputy attorney general until Todd Blanche was confirmed.

May 2025: Consideration for U.S. Court of Appeals Nomination

In May 2025, The New York Times reported that Donald Trump was considering naming Emil Bove as his nominee to occupy a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.