Motley, Constance Baker Born September 14, 1921, in New Haven, CT Died September 28, 2005, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 26, 1966, to a seat vacated by Archie O. Dawson. Confirmed by the Senate on August 30, 1966, and received commission on August 30, 1966. Served as chief judge, 1982-1986. Assumed senior status on September 30, 1986. Service terminated on September 28, 2005, due to death. Education: New York University, B.A., 1943 Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1946 Professional Career: Attorney, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, 1945-1965 Member, New York State Advisory Council on Employment and Unemployment Insurance, 1958-1964 State senator, New York, 1964-1965 Borough president, Manhattan, New York, 1965-1966 Research Collections Oral History Bibliography Portraits