Holderman, James F. Born 1946 in Joliet, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 25, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1985, and received commission on April 4, 1985. Served as chief judge, 2006-present. Education: University of Illinois, B.S., 1968 University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., 1971 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Edward J. McManus, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa, 1971-1972 Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Illinois, 1972-1978 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1978-1985 Adjunct professor, Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1981-1983 Adjunct professor, Northwestern University School of Law, 1982-1984 Lecturer, University of Chicago Law School, 1983-2000 Adjunct professor, John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 1986- Adjunct professor, University of Illinois College of Law, 1993-