Nicholas W. Brown (lawyer) explained

Nicholas William Brown (born April 2, 1977)^[1] is an American lawyer. He served as United States attorney for the Western District of Washington from October 2021 to June 21, 2023, and was elected the Attorney General for Washington in 2024. Brown will be the first African American to hold the office.

Early life and education

Born in Steilacoom, Washington, Brown received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehouse College in 1999 and his Juris Doctor from Harvard University in 2002.^[2]

Career

Survivor

In 2000, Brown was cast on the second season of Survivor, .^[3] He was the 9th contestant voted out and the third member of the jury.^[4]

Judge advocate general

Brown began his legal career as a Judge Advocate General in the United States Army, serving as both a prosecutor and defense counsel. His practice included being trial counsel at Joint Base Lewis–McChord, trial defense counsel for the United States Army Trial Defense Service, Fort Bliss, Texas and Bagdad, Iraq, and legal assistance attorney and tax officer for the U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Center at Fort Bliss.^[5] From 2007 to 2013, he was an assistant United States attorney for the Western District of Washington. From 2013 to 2017, he served as general counsel to Governor Jay Inslee.^[2]

U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington

In January 2021, Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell recommended Brown to the post of U.S. attorney for Western Washington.^[6]

On July 26, 2021, President Joe Biden nominated Brown to be the United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington.^[7] On September 23, 2021, his nomination was reported out of committee.^[8] On September 30, 2021, his nomination was confirmed in the United States Senate by voice vote.^[9] On October 8, 2021, he was sworn in by Chief Judge Ricardo S. Martinez.^[10]

2024 Washington Attorney General election

See also: 2024 Washington Attorney General election.

In May 2023, it was reported that Brown has expressed interest in mounting a candidacy for Attorney General of Washington in the 2024 election.^[11] Brown announced on June 20, 2023, that he would resign as U.S. Attorney, effective the next day, and joined Pacifica Law Group LLP as a partner, where he worked while running for office.^{[12] [13] [14]} Brown officially joined the race on July 12.^[15]

In 2024, Brown was elected as Attorney General for the state of Washington, and will be the first African American to hold the office.^[16]

Personal life

Brown lives in Seattle with his wife and their two children.^[17]

External links

• Nick Brown for Attorney General campaign website
• Biography at U.S. Department of Justice (archived)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Questionnaire for Non-Judicial Nominees. United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary. October 8, 2021.
2. President Biden Announces Eight Nominees to Serve as U.S. Attorneys . July 26, 2021 . The White House . Washington, D.C. . July 26, 2021.
3. Web site: January 26, 2021 . Pair of firsts: Nominees for Washington's U.S. attorney posts . July 26, 2021 . HeraldNet.com . en-US.
4. Web site: April 8, 2021 . Survivor's first auction, and Jeff Probst's first shaming on Survivor: The Australian Outback . March 29, 2024 . Realityblurred.com . en-US.
5. Web site: Complex Civil & Regulatory Litigation Attorney Nicholas W. Brown . July 26, 2021 . www.pacificalawgroup.com.
6. Web site: January 26, 2021 . Nick Brown, former general counsel to Gov. Inslee, recommended as next U.S. Attorney for Western Washington . July 26, 2021 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
7. Nominations Sent to the Senate . July 26, 2021 . The White House . Washington, D.C. . July 26, 2021.
8. Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Latest Slate of Nominations and Legislation . September 23, 2021 . United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary . Washington, D.C. .
9. Web site: September 30, 2021 . PN927 - Nomination of Nicholas W. Brown for Department of Justice, 117th Congress (2021-2022) . October 4, 2021 . www.congress.gov.
10. Web site: October 8, 2021. Nicholas W. Brown sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington. October 9, 2021. www.justice.gov. en.
11. Web site: O'Sullivan . Joseph . With Inslee out, candidates are lining up for Washington governor Crosscut . June 20, 2023 . . en.
12. Web site: June 20, 2023 . Western District of Washington U.S. Attorney Nick Brown announces departure from U.S. Attorney's Office United States Department of Justice . June 20, 2023 . www.justice.gov . en.
13. Web site: 2023-06-20 . U.S. Attorney Nick Brown resigns, expected to run for WA attorney general . 2023-07-12 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
14. Web site: Nick Brown . 2024-09-21 . www.pacificalawgroup.com . en-US.
15. Web site: Cornfield . Jerry . A second Democrat enters race for state attorney general . Washington State Standard . 12 July 2023.
16. Web site: Shewfelt . Raechal . Former 'Survivor' contestant Nick Brown elected attorney general in Washington . EW.com . November 6, 2024 . November 7, 2024.
17. News: Nick Brown, a candidate for Attorney General, State of Washington in the 2024 Washington General Election, Nov. 5 . 2 December 2024 . www.spokesman.com . en.