Let's make this birthday one to remember.

81 years old (Born on August 01, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Judge Rakoff! May your special day be filled with fewer objections and more cake than a courtroom could handle. Your fearless handling of high-profile cases like SEC v. Citigroup has set the bar so high that even Wall Street executives are nervous about blowing out candles around you.

Beyond presiding over landmark decisions, you've enlightened countless students at Columbia Law School—proving justice isn't just blind; it's also witty and wise. Here's hoping this birthday brings as much joy as reading one of your sharp articles on white-collar crime—and may all future verdicts rule in favor of happiness!