Phillips, Layn R. Born 1952 in Oklahoma City, OK Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 2, 1987, to a seat vacated by Luther B. Eubanks. Confirmed by the Senate on June 11, 1987, and received commission on June 15, 1987. Service terminated on June 22, 1991, due to resignation. Education: University of Tulsa, B.S./B.A., 1974 University of Tulsa College of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Trial attorney, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission, 1977-1980 Assistant U.S. attorney, Central District of California, 1980-1983 Special assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Florida, 1980-1981 U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma, 1984-1987 Adjunct professor, University of Tulsa, 1984-1987 Private practice, Newport Beach, California, 1991-