Judge, U. S. District Court, Northern District of California
Barack Obama on May 4, 2011, to a seat vacated by Vaughn R. Walker; confirmed by the Senate on November 15, 2011; received commission on November 21, 2011.
Education:
Princeton University, A.B., 1987
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1991
Professional Career:
Private practice, San Francisco, California, 1991-2003
Judge pro tem, California Superior Court, Alameda County, 2007-2008
Judge, California Superior Court, Alameda County, 2008-2011