McKinney, Larry J. Born 1944 in South Bend, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 5, 1987, to a seat vacated by William E. Steckler. Confirmed by the Senate on July 17, 1987, and received commission on July 20, 1987. Served as chief judge, 2001-2007. Assumed senior status on July 4, 2009. Education: MacMurray College, B.A., 1966 Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 1969 Professional Career: Deputy attorney general, State of Indiana, 1970-1971 Private practice, Edinburgh, Indiana, 1971-1975 Private practice, Greenwood, Indiana, 1975-1979 Judge, Indiana Circuit Court, Eighth Judicial Circuit, 1979-1987