Federal Judicial Service:

U. S. District Court, District of Delaware
Nominated by George Bush on October 1, 1991, to a seat vacated by Jane R. Roth; Confirmed by the Senate on November 15, 1991, and received commission on November 18, 1991. Served as chief judge, 2000-2007.

Education:

University of Delaware, B.A., 1974
University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1978

Professional Career:

Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1978-1983
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Delaware, 1983-1988
U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, 1988-1991