Laws, Bolitha James Born August 22, 1891, in Washington, DC Died November 14, 1958 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 10, 1938, to a new seat authorized by 52 Stat. 584. Confirmed by the Senate on June 16, 1938, and received commission on June 24, 1938. Service terminated on February 23, 1945, due to appointment to another judicial position. Chief Justice, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 19, 1945, to a seat vacated by Edward C. Eicher. Confirmed by the Senate on February 22, 1945, and received commission on February 23, 1945. Service terminated on September 1, 1948, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Reassigned on September 1, 1948, to a new seat authorized by 62 Stat. 869. Served as chief judge, 1948-1958. Service terminated on November 14, 1958, due to death. Education: Georgetown University Law School, LL.B., 1913 Georgetown University Law School, LL.M., 1914 Professional Career: Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Columbia, 1914-1920 Private practice, New York City, 1920-1921 Litigation counsel/assistant general counsel, Emergency Fleet Corporation, U.S. Shipping Board, 1921-1922 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1922-1938 Research Collections