Sunday,  November  22,  2009

Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, District of Rhode Island
Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 27, 1994, to a seat vacated by Francis J. Boyle; Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1994, and received commission on May 9, 1994.
Serving as chief judge, 2006-present.

Education:
University of Rhode Island, B.A., 1972

Temple University School of Law, J.D., 1977

Professional Career:
Assistant public defender, Rhode Island Public Defender's Office, 1977-1981
Assistant child advocate, Office of the Child Advocate, State of Rhode Island, 1981-1982
Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1981-1982
Director, Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, Rhode Island Family Court, 1982-1987
Deputy disciplinary counsel, Rhode Island Supreme Court, 1988-1990
Chief disciplinary counsel, Rhode Island Supreme Court, 1990-1994
Member, Select Commission to Investigate the Failure of Rhode Island Share and Deposit Indemnity Corporation, 1991-1992