McLaughlin, Sean J. Born 1955 in Erie, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 12, 1994, to a seat vacated by Glenn E. Mencer. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1994, and received commission on October 11, 1994. Education: Georgetown University, A.B., 1977 Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. William Knox, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1980 Law clerk, Hon. Gerald J. Weber, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1980-1981 Law clerk, Hon. Maurice B. Cohill, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1981 Private practice, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1981-1994