North Charlotte Today

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced today that Assistant U.S. Attorney (AUSA) Anthony J. Enright is the recipient of the Director’s Award for Superior Appellate Performance. The Director’s Award recognizes excellence throughout the U.S. Attorney community and honors exceptional contributions to the Justice Department’s mission by AUSAs in criminal and civil cases, appellate work, and other programmatic areas across the 94 federal districts that comprise the United States.

“For nearly 10 years, Anthony has distinguished himself as one of the top appellate lawyers in the Department of Justice community,” said U.S. Attorney King. “Through this award, the Department of Justice has recognized Anthony for his superior appellate performance, his dedication, and his service to the people of the Western District of North Carolina. Anthony is a committed public servant who has helped advance my Office’s critical appellate work and further the mission of the Justice Department. Anthony’s high standards of professional conduct and his contributions as an appellate litigator have had a powerful impact in ensuring the strength of our justice system and enhancing the security of our communities.”

AUSA Enright joined the Appellate Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in 2014. During his tenure, he has written numerous appellate briefs, presented more than 60 oral arguments before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and secured dozens of published appellate decisions affirming the position of the United States. He has successfully defended on appeal convictions and sentences of violent offenders, domestic terrorists, child predators, drug traffickers, fraudsters, tax cheats, and individuals who violated federal property regulations.

AUSA Enright has also won decisions concerning constitutional law, statutory interpretation, sentencing, and treaty application that support the Justice Department’s mission. "AUSA Enright is a stellar example of what the Justice Department has to offer," added King. "Thanks to AUSA Enright’s appellate advocacy, our community in the Western District is a safer place."

AUSA Enright received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois and his law degree from Notre Dame Law School. He is originally from Chicago, Illinois.