WASHINGTON — Former Indiana Secretary of State Joseph H. Hogsett, who is now in private practice, was nominated Wednesday to fill the U.S. Attorney spot in Southern Indiana.
“Joe Hogsett has a distinguished record of public service on behalf of the people of Indiana,” Sen. Evan Bayh said in statement posted on his his website,. “His legal experience, insight, background and temperament make him an excellent choice for U.S. Attorney. He has the respect and support of Indiana law enforcement, judges, elected officials and community leaders.”
On Wednesday, President Obama also nominated Mark F. Green, a sole practitioner and former federal prosecutor, for the U.S. Attorney spot for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Mark Green has also served as an Alternate Judge to the City of Muskogee since 2006.
Hogsett is a senior partner at Bingham McHale LLP.
