Pierce, Lawrence Warren Born 1924 in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on April 26, 1971, to a seat vacated by William B. Herlands. Confirmed by the Senate on May 20, 1971, and received commission on May 20, 1971. Service terminated on November 30, 1981, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 8, 1981, to a seat vacated by Murray Irwin Gurfein. Confirmed by the Senate on November 18, 1981, and received commission on November 18, 1981. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1990. Service terminated on March 31, 1995, due to retirement. Education: St. Joseph`s University, B.S., 1948 Fordham University School of Law, LL.B., 1951 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1946 Staff attorney, Legal Aid Society, New York City, 1951-1953 Assistant district attorney, Kings County, New York, 1954-1961 Deputy commissioner of police, New York City, 1961-1963 Director, New York State Division for Youth, 1963-1966 Chairman, New York State Narcotic Addiction Control Commission, 1966-1970 Visiting professor, Graduate School of Criminal Justice, State University of New York at Albany, 1970-1971