Black, Walter Evan Jr. Born 1926 in Baltimore, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 11, 1982, to a seat vacated by Edward S. Northrop. Confirmed by the Senate on April 20, 1982, and received commission on April 21, 1982. Served as chief judge, 1991-1994. Assumed senior status on October 21, 1994. Education: Harvard University, A.B., 1947 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1949 Professional Career: Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1949-1953, 1957-1982 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Maryland, 1953-1955 U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland, 1956-1957