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. Served as chief judge, 2013. Service terminated on August 16, 2013, due to resignation. 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 Executive vice president, secretary, and general counsel, Erie Indemnity Co., 2013-