Born 1944 in New York, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 20, 1992, to a seat vacated by Wilfred Feinberg. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1992, and received commission on October 2, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2006-2013.

Education:
Queens College, City University of New York, B.A., 1964
New York University, M.A., 1965
New York University School of Law, J.D., 1973

Professional Career:

Private practice, New York City, 1973-1992
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 2006-2013