Lee, William Charles Born 1938 in Fort Wayne, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 1, 1981, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on July 27, 1981, and received commission on July 28, 1981. Served as chief judge, 1997-2003. Assumed senior status on February 3, 2003. Education: Yale University, A.B., 1959 University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1962 Professional Career: Private practice, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1962-1970, 1973-1981 Deputy prosecutor, Allen County, Indiana, 1963-1969 U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, 1970-1973