(theyeshivaworld) President Donald Trump has appointed Judge Matthew H. Solomson as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

Judge Solomson, a Silver Spring, Maryland resident, is the first Orthodox Jew to be named chief judge on this prestigious federal bench. He is a regular kollel attendee at Yeshiva University’s Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and serves as a dean at the Tikvah Legal Fellowship, guiding aspiring Jewish lawyers in integrating Jewish and American ideals.

“Of course, this appointment is a result of his legal acumen and record of excellence,” Nathan Diament, executive director of the OU Advocacy Center, told JNS. “But for Orthodox Jews across the country—especially young attorneys—it’s a powerful reminder that one can be deeply committed to Torah and reach the highest levels of public service.”

Writing on LinkedIn, Judge Solomson expressed gratitude to Hashem and to his wife, Lisa, saying, “As my family and I celebrate Pesach… I am reminded about the nature of true freedom.”