Lisi, Mary M. Born 1950 in Providence, RI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 27, 1994, to a seat vacated by Francis J. Boyle. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1994, and received commission on May 9, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2006-present. Education: University of Rhode Island, B.A., 1972 Temple University School of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Assistant public defender, Rhode Island Public Defender's Office, 1977-1981 Assistant child advocate, Office of the Child Advocate, State of Rhode Island, 1981-1982 Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1981-1982 Director, Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, Rhode Island Family Court, 1982-1987 Deputy disciplinary counsel, Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1988-1990 Chief disciplinary counsel, Supreme Court of Rhode Island, 1990-1994 Member, Select Commission to Investigate the Failure of Rhode Island Share and Deposit Indemnity Corporation, 1991-1992