Federal Judicial Service:

U. S. District Court, District of Delaware
Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 27, 1998, to a seat vacated by Joseph J. Longobardi; Confirmed by the Senate on April 27, 1998, and received commission on April 30, 1998. Served as chief judge, 2007-present.

Education:

Hampton University, B.A., 1973
Rutgers University School of Law, J.D., 1976

Professional Career:

Assistant public defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia, 1976-1983
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1983-1990
Deputy attorney general, Department of Justice, State of Delaware, 1990-1992
Counsel, Hercules Inc., 1992-1994
U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, 1994-1998