Mitchell, Lansing Leroy Born January 17, 1914, in Sun, LA Died April 24, 2001, in New Orleans, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on October 6, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Assumed senior status on November 3, 1981. Service terminated on April 24, 2001, due to death. Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1934 Louisiana State University Law School, LL.B., 1937 Professional Career: Private practice, Pontchatoula, Louisiana, 1937-1938 Special agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1938-1941 Attorney, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 1941-1942 U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, 1942-1946 Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1946-1953 Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1953-1966