[3] He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of the Holy Cross in 2002 and a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in 2006.

From 2015 to 2019, Murphy also served as a supervising attorney for the Worcester County Bar Advocates.

[4] Murphy was recommended to the White House by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey.

President Biden nominated Murphy to the seat being vacated by Judge Patti B. Saris, who announced her intent to assume senior status upon confirmation of a successor.

[7] On November 20, 2024, the United States Senate invoked cloture on his nomination by a 50–49 vote.