Judge Dale Ho Details Challenges of Joining US District Court

Dale Ho, a new federal judge in New York, said it’s been a challenge adjusting to the rhythm and processes of the federal court, admitting that he’s “definitely experienced a bit of imposter syndrome.”

“It’s really been quite a learning curve because there is so much new, not just substantively, but just the cadence of the job, the mechanics of the court, the expectations of litigants in areas that I don’t have a lot of experience in,” Ho said Wednesday during a New York City Bar Association event.

The judge, who was confirmed by the Senate last June and received ...