“Judge Holte has had a fascinating career as a federal judge, law professor, engineer, and entrepreneur,” said Zvi Rosen, an assistant professor of law who has known Holte for years. “He began his academic career teaching here, and I believe he has a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to impart about Southern Illinois, Abraham Lincoln, and what it means to be a judge.”
During his presentation, Holte will discuss his experiences and lessons learned while in Southern Illinois, including his time as a faculty member at SIU Carbondale, his current role as a federal judge, and his roots in Illinois law practice.
- He will share his personal and professional reflections on his time at SIU Carbondale, including his teaching and mentoring of students, and his contributions to the school’s intellectual property and property law programs.
- He will also discuss his experiences as a jurist in residence professor of law at the University of Akron School of Law, and how they have shaped his perspective and approach to being a judge.
- Furthermore, Holte will explore how his roots in Illinois law practice, which date back to President Lincoln, have influenced his approach to government and his role as a judge.
Holte received his law degree from the University of California Davis School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the California Maritime Academy. Before entering academia, he worked as a litigation attorney at the Federal Trade Commission and six years as general counsel and partner of an electrical engineering technology company. • His background in law and engineering has given him a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and the law. • He has co-invented five patents related to systems and methods for countering satellite-navigated munitions, inventions originally held under a U.S. Army Secrecy Order.
| Experience | Organization | Position | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Trade Commission | Litigation Attorney | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| Electrical Engineering Technology Company | General Counsel and Partner | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| University of California Davis School of Law | Law Degree | Undisclosed | Undisclosed |
| California Maritime Academy | Bachelor’s Degree | First Class graduate of the Corps of Cadets Third Engineering Division | Undisclosed |
Holte is currently a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, a position he was nominated for by President Donald Trump in 2017 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2019. As a judge, he has heard cases related to monetary claims against the federal government and has a deep understanding of the law. Highlights of his lecture:
• He will discuss his personal and professional reflections on his time at SIU Carbondale and his current role as a federal judge. • He will explore how his roots in Illinois law practice, which date back to President Lincoln, have influenced his approach to government and his role as a judge. • He will share his experiences and lessons learned while in Southern Illinois, including his teaching and mentoring of students. The lecture is free and open to the public, and a reception is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
Key points from the lecture will include:
- Holte’s experiences as a law professor and jurist in residence professor of law at the University of Akron School of Law have shaped his perspective and approach to being a judge.
- The importance of limited government, popular sovereignty, personal liberty, personal responsibility, and federalism in addressing public issues.
- The need for judges to understand the intersection of technology and the law.
During the lecture, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a discussion with Judge Holte.
Conclusion:
Judge Ryan T. Holte’s lecture on April 22, 2018, will provide a unique perspective on his career and time as a federal judge. His experiences as a law professor, jurist in residence professor of law, and other roles have shaped his perspective and approach to being a judge. The lecture will explore how his roots in Illinois law practice, which date back to President Lincoln, have influenced his approach to government and his role as a judge. The event is free and open to the public, and a reception is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
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