Lancaster, Gary L. Born 1949 in Brownsville, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by William J. Clinton on October 25, 1993, to a seat vacated by Timothy K. Lewis. Confirmed by the Senate on November 20, 1993, and received commission on November 24, 1993. Served as chief judge, 2009-present. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1987-1993 Education: Slippery Rock State College, B.S., 1971 University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Regional counsel, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, 1974-1976 Assistant district attorney, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1976-1978 Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1978-1987