McLaughlin, Joseph Michael Born 1933 in Brooklyn, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 29, 1981, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1981, and received commission on September 28, 1981. Service terminated on October 18, 1990, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by George H.W. Bush on July 10, 1990, to a seat vacated by Lawrence Warren Pierce. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1990, and received commission on October 17, 1990. Assumed senior status on March 20, 1998. Education: Fordham College, A.B., 1954 Fordham University School of Law, LL.B., 1959 New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1964 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, Corps of Engineers, 1955-1957 Private practice, New York City, 1959-1961 Professor, Fordham University Law School, 1961-1981; dean, 1971-1981 Adjunct professor, St. John's University Law School, 1982-