Johnson, Norma Holloway Born July 28, 1932, in Lake Charles, LA Died September 18, 2011, in Lake Charles, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Nominated by Jimmy Carter on February 28, 1980, to a seat vacated by George L. Hart. Confirmed by the Senate on May 9, 1980, and received commission on May 12, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1997-2001. Assumed senior status on June 18, 2001. Service terminated on December 31, 2003, due to retirement. Education: District of Columbia Teachers College, B.S., 1955 Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1962 Professional Career: Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1963 Trial attorney, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1963-1967 Assistant corporation counsel, Washington, D.C., 1967-1970 Judge, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 1970-1980