Perry, Catherine D. Born 1952 in Hobart, OK Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 15, 1994, to a seat vacated by Clyde S. Cahill. Confirmed by the Senate on October 6, 1994, and received commission on October 7, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2009-present. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri, 1990-1994 Education: University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1977 Washington University School of Law, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1980-1990 Adjunct professor of law, Washington University School of Law, 1981-1984, 1991-1992, 1993-1994