Richard K. Eaton, Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade, One Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0001; appointed by President William Jefferson Clinton on October 26, 1999; assumed duties as Judge on January 3, 2000.
Education
B.A., Ithaca College, 1970; J.D. Union University Albany Law School, 1974.
Career Record
Chief of Staff, United States Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan 1983, 1991-1993; Associate Attorney, Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander & Ferdon 1983-1991; Partner 1993-1995; Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, Partner 1995-1999.
Communications
Casey A. Cheevers, Case Manager
(212) 264-1615
Hiring Policies
Judge Eaton has hired his law clerks through the fall of 2024.
Interns
Internships are available for students that have completed their second year of law school. Interns will work directly with law clerks. Please note that all internships are unpaid positions. To apply, submit a cover letter, résumé, two letters of recommendation, law school transcript, and a writing sample of the applicant’s own work to RKE_Applicants@cit.uscourts.gov. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis on or about November 1 for spring applicants, February 1 for summer applicants, and August 1 for fall applicants.