Herlong, Henry Michael Jr. Born 1944 in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina Nominated by George H.W. Bush on April 9, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on May 9, 1991, and received commission on May 14, 1991. Assumed senior status on June 1, 2009. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, 1986-1991 Education: Clemson University, B.A., 1967 University of South Carolina Law Center, J.D., 1970 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve captain, 1967-1973 Legislative assistant, U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, South Carolina, 1970-1972 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of South Carolina, 1972-1976, 1983-1986; Criminal Division, 1972-1976; Civil Division, 1983-1986 Private practice, Edgefield, South Carolina, 1976-1983