Kay, Alan Cooke Born 1932 in Honolulu, HI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 3, 1986, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on September 12, 1986, and received commission on September 15, 1986. Served as chief judge, 1991-1999. Assumed senior status on January 2, 2000. Education: Princeton University, A.B., 1957 University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, LL.B., 1960 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps corporal, 1953-1955 Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1960-1986 Director, Legal Aid Society, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1968-1971