Perez-Gimenez, Juan Manuel Born 1941 in San Juan, Puerto Rico Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico Nominated by Jimmy Carter on October 23, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on December 5, 1979, and received commission on December 6, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1984-1991. Assumed senior status on March 28, 2006. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico, 1975-1979 Education: University of Puerto Rico, B.A., 1963 George Washington University, M.B.A., 1965 University of Puerto Rico Law School, LL.B., 1968 Professional Career: Private practice, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1968-1971 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Puerto Rico, 1971-1975