Weekend Economists Mark D Day, 2014 June 6-8, 2014

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43. Preet When He's At Home

Bharara is a naturalized United States citizen.

Bharara traces his desire to become a lawyer back to the seventh grade, which was when he read the play, "Inherit the Wind."

Bharara is a lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan. At an October 2012 concert in Hartford, Connecticut, Springsteen shouted, “This is for Preet Bharara!” before launching into his song “Death to My Hometown.”

On May 19, 2013, Bharara delivered the commencement address at Fordham Law School's 106th Graduation Day at Radio City Music Hall. He was also presented with an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

Later that week, on May 23, 2013, Bharara delivered the commencement address at Columbia Law School, his alma mater. It was the 20th year reunion of his own graduation. On May 27, 2014, Bharara delivered the commencement address at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. The following day, Bharara spoke at Harvard Law School's Class Day Ceremony along with comedian Mindy Kaling.