Kaufman, Irving Robert Born June 24, 1910, in New York, NY Died February 1, 1992, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 21, 1949, to a new seat authorized by 63 Stat. 493; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on April 4, 1950, and received commission on April 7, 1950. Service terminated on September 22, 1961, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by John F. Kennedy on September 14, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. Confirmed by the Senate on September 21, 1961, and received commission on September 22, 1961. Served as chief judge, 1973-1980. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1987. Service terminated on February 1, 1992, due to death. Education: Fordham University School of Law, LL.B., 1931 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1932-1935, 1940-1949 Special assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1935-1939 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1939-1940 Special assistant to the attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1947-1948 Research Collections Portraits