Eleni Maria Roumel (born 1974)[1] is a judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims. She is the first Greek American woman to serve as a federal judge in the United States.[2][3] She was designated as chief judge by President Donald Trump on October 19, 2020, and served in that capacity until March 2, 2021.[4] She previously served as deputy counsel to Vice President Mike Pence.
On June 11, 2019, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Roumel to serve as a judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims. On June 24, 2019, her nomination was sent to the Senate. President Trump nominated Roumel to the seat vacated by Judge Mary Ellen Coster Williams, who assumed senior status on July 13, 2018.[9] On July 17, 2019, a hearing on her nomination was held before the Senate Judiciary Committee.[10] On October 17, 2019, her nomination was reported out of committee by a 12–10 vote.[11] On January 8, 2020, the United States Senate invoked cloture on her nomination by a 51–44 vote.[12] Her nomination was confirmed later that day by a 51–47 vote.[13] She received her judicial commission on February 24, 2020.[14][4] Vice President Mike Pence swore in Roumel on February 24, 2020, at a White House ceremony.[15][16] She was designated as chief judge by Trump on October 19, 2020 and served in that capacity until March 2, 2021, when she was replaced by Judge Elaine D. Kaplan, whom was appointed by President Joe Biden.[14][4][17] Roumel is the first Greek-American woman to serve as a federal judge.[15][18]
Eleni Roumel answers questions at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on her nomination to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
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