Preet Bharara

Preet Bharara (born October 13, 1968) is an Indian-American attorney and former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), serving from 2009 to 2017. Appointed by President Barack Obama, Bharara became renowned for his aggressive prosecution of financial crimes, public corruption, and terrorism-related offenses. His tenure included high-profile cases against figures like Raj Rajaratnam, Sheldon Silver, and Abu Hamza, earning him the nickname "Sheriff of Wall Street" . Bharara was dismissed in 2017 after refusing to resign following a request from the Trump administration .Câu Châm Ngôn - Quotlr+1The New Yorker+2Axios+2Ballotpedia+4Axios+4Rediff+4

Following his departure from the SDNY, Bharara transitioned into academia and public discourse. He became a distinguished scholar-in-residence at New York University School of Law and a partner at the law firm WilmerHale . Bharara is also the author of Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law, where he reflects on the ethical dimensions of legal practice and the pursuit of justice.WilmerHale+1WilmerHaleGoodreads

Notable Quotes by Preet Bharara:

“I just want to apologize in advance that I don’t have enough subpoenas for all of you.” A-Z Quotes+2Câu Châm Ngôn Truyền Cảm Hứng+2

“I wanted to be a prosecutor—a criminal lawyer—because there’s nowhere where the stakes are higher, where you can wake up every day and believe in what you’re doing.” A-Z Quotes+1

“The law is an amazing tool, but it has limits. Good people, on the other hand, don’t have limits.” Goodreads

Bharara's legacy continues to influence discussions on legal ethics, public service, and the role of prosecutors in upholding justice.Ballotpedia+7Rediff+7The New Yorker+7