From The New York Times:

In Court and Outside It, Money Plays Lead Role. "At first Mr. Bump, 34, who grew up in Rochester and now lives on the Upper East Side, felt flattered and slightly intimidated by the thought that he would be sitting in judgment of an heir to the Astor family fortune."

Looking Beyond the Glamour, Astor Jury Found a Moral Flaw. "One juror, Philip Bump, a freelance consultant for labor unions, was good at math, and helped the panel sort out the ramifications of the raise, pointing out that it was an increase of more than 200 percent at once."

In Astor Trial, a Lesson for Estate Lawyers. "Philip Bump, one of the jurors, said he believed that lucidity meant “being lucid enough in the moment to actually understand the instrument,” and not just simply being aware."

From the San Jose Business Journal:

Forty under 40. "[Mr. Bump] has been involved in local politics since 2002 and has worked on over 20 campaigns."