Porteous, G. Thomas Jr. Born 1946 in New Orleans, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 25, 1994, to a seat vacated by Robert F. Collins. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1994, and received commission on October 11, 1994. Service terminated on December 8, 2010, due to impeachment and conviction. Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1968 Louisiana State University Law School, J.D., 1971 Professional Career: Special counsel to the attorney general, State of Louisiana, 1971-1973 Private practice, Gretna, Louisiana, 1973-1980 Assistant district attorney and chief of Felony Complaint Division, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 1973-1975 Private practice, Metairie, Louisiana, 1980-1984 City attorney, Harahan, Louisiana, 1982-1984 Judge, Louisiana District Court, Twenty-Fourth Judicial District, 1984-1994