On May 26, 2009, President Barrack Obama nominated Judge Sonia Sotomayor to replace the retiring Justice David Souter as a Supreme Court Associate Justice.
Born:
1954 in Bronx, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U. S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on November 27, 1991, to a seat vacated by John M. Walker, Jr.; Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1992, and received commission on August 12, 1992. Service terminated on October 13, 1998, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 25, 1997, to a seat vacated by J. Daniel Mahoney; Confirmed by the Senate on October 2, 1998, and received commission on October 7, 1998.
Education:
Princeton University, B.A., 1976
Yale Law School, J.D., 1979
Professional Career:
Assistant district attorney, New York County District Attorney's Office, 1979-1984
Private practice, New York City, 1984-1992
Race or Ethnicity:
Hispanic
Gender:
Female
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