Published: April 17, 2025 | Jewish Digital Times
In a moment of great significance for the Jewish community and American legal history, Judge Matthew H. Solomson has been appointed Chief Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims — becoming the first Orthodox Jew to lead this prestigious federal bench.
📘 Rooted in Tradition and Public Service
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, and raised across multiple states as the son of a U.S. Army colonel, Judge Solomson embodies the blend of faith and federal service. He holds a B.A. from Brandeis University, a J.D. with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law, and an MBA in accounting from the same institution.
⚖️ A Legal Career Marked by Excellence
Judge Solomson’s resume spans the U.S. Department of Justice, Booz Allen Hamilton, and a Fortune 50 healthcare company where he led legal and compliance strategy. He is also the author of the well-regarded legal text, “Court of Federal Claims: Jurisdiction, Practice, and Procedure” (2016).
🛡️ Standing for Justice and Ethics
In 2023, Judge Solomson publicly declared he would not accept clerks from institutions that failed to address pro-Hamas rhetoric, drawing a line for ethical and moral standards in legal education. In 2024, he led a delegation of U.S. judges to Israel to engage with its legal system and witness the aftermath of the October 7 attacks.
🌍 A Symbol for the Jewish Community
As Dean of the Tikvah Legal Fellowship and an adjunct professor, Judge Solomson’s impact goes beyond rulings — he is shaping the next generation of legal minds committed to Jewish and American ideals.
“This appointment is not just mine,” he wrote on LinkedIn. “It belongs to my family, my community, and to the American story of opportunity, faith, and freedom.”
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