Samuel King Lee

At a glance

Samuel King Lee is a Tennessee prosecutor whose government biography describes service as Knox County's chief deputy district attorney general, earlier prosecution in Anderson County and private civil and criminal practice.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Career and documented accomplishments

• As Knox County's chief deputy, Lee oversees office operations and helps develop initiatives with community partners. [1] [2]
• His government biography records prosecution in Anderson County from 1999 to 2006 and Knox County from 2006 to 2008, followed by private practice at Ridenour & Ridenour until 2014. [1] [2]
• He worked at the U.S. Department of Energy from 1994 to 1996 before entering Tennessee private practice. [1] [2]
• He earned degrees from the University of Tennessee, Nova Southeastern University's law school and George Washington University, including an LL.M. [1] [2]

Role and nomination context

• The White House submitted Samuel King Lee's nomination for a four-year term as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee on September 14, 2026. [3]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Government biography: Chief Deputy District Attorney General Samuel K. Lee

   Knox County District Attorney's Office. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. WATE report identifying the U.S. attorney nominee as Knox County chief deputy

   WATE, syndicated by AOL. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

3. Samuel King Lee formal nomination, September 14, 2026

   The White House. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.