Erik Bubolz Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats
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Erik Bubolz Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Erik Bubolz is an attorney and litigation associate based in Washington, D.C., currently working at the global law firm Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Originally from Okemos, Michigan, he has built a strong legal foundation through prestigious academic achievements and highly competitive judicial clerkships. Bubolz earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School in 2023, graduating magna cum laude and being inducted into the Order of the Coif, an honor reserved for top law graduates. During law school, he also served as Executive Editor of the Michigan Law Review, reflecting both academic excellence and leadership in legal scholarship. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Arts at Michigan State University in 2020, studying Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy and History with honors.
Following graduation, Bubolz gained significant experience through federal judicial clerkships, first with Chief Judge Steven M. Colloton of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit from 2023 to 2024, and then with Chief Judge Stephen J. Murphy III of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan from 2024 to 2025. These roles are widely regarded as among the most prestigious early-career positions in the legal field, providing direct exposure to complex litigation and appellate work. In 2023, he was admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia. At Kirkland & Ellis, he focuses on litigation matters, contributing to one of the world’s leading law firms known for high-stakes legal work across industries.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Erik Bubolz |
| Location and Residence | Washington, D.C., United States (originally from Okemos, Michigan) |
| Profession and Jobs | Attorney; Litigation Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP; Former Judicial Clerk for Chief Judge Stephen J. Murphy III (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2024–2025) and Chief Judge Steven M. Colloton (U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit, 2023–2024) |
| Gender and Sex | Male |
| Age and Date of Birth | |
| Nationality and Ethnicity | American |
| Education and School | University of Michigan Law School, J.D. magna cum laude (2023), Order of the Coif, Executive Editor of Michigan Law Review; Michigan State University, B.A. in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy & History with Honors (2020) |
| Relationships (Married, Dating, Sexuality) and Family | |
| Biography and More Details | Litigation associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Washington, D.C., with a strong academic and professional background. Completed two prestigious federal judicial clerkships at both appellate and district court levels. Admitted to the District of Columbia bar in 2023. Recognized for academic excellence, legal scholarship leadership, and experience in high-level litigation environments. |
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Erik Bubolz Jeopardy Results
| Monday, 13 April 2026 | Jamie Ding Lawrenceville, New Jersey Bureaucrat & Law Student 21 Day Winnings of $609,000 Winning Score: $18,600 Round 2 Score: $34,800 Round 1 Score: $9,000 | Erik Bubolz Originally Okemos, Michigan Attorney Final Score: $1 Round 2 Score: $7,200 Round 1 Score: $1,200 | Catherine Hoffman Clarkston, Michigan Children's Librarian Final Score: $8,400 Round 2 Score: $4,400 Round 1 Score: $1,600 |