Where did TV personality, Judge Judy, go to law school?
Judith Sheindlin (nee Blum) was born 10/21/1942 in Brooklyn, NY. She attended and graduated from American University in Washington, D.C then received her law degree from New York Law School in 1965. In February 1993, before her TV show had begun, Sheindlin’s outspoken reputation made her the subject of a Los Angeles Times article. She was subsequently featured in a segment on the newsmagazine show 60 Minutes, bringing her national recognition. This led to her first book, Don’t Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It’s Raining, published in 1996 by Harper Collins. Her show Judge Judy debuted in September 1996. She considered retiring in 2005, but later signed a four-year contract that will take her through the 2009-2010 season. The 2005 four-year contract was worth $100 million, making Sheindlin one of the highest paid women in television history, with the highest being Oprah Winfrey who earns $250 million. Sheindlin’s net worth is $95 million Sources:
