Brodie worked for the New York City Law Department from 1991 until 1994, and then at the law firm Carter, Ledyard & Millburn from 1994 until 1999. She received a hearing before the
Senate Judiciary Committee on September 7, 2011. Her nomination was reported out of committee by a voice vote on October 6, 2011, and was placed on the Senate Executive Calendar the same day. On February 27, 2012, the
United States Senate confirmed Brodie by an 86–2 vote. She received her commission on February 29, 2012. She became chief judge on February 1, 2021. == See also ==