Pratt, Philip Born July 14, 1924, in Pontiac, MI Died February 7, 1989, in Bloomfield Hills, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 7, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on November 25, 1970, and received commission on December 1, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1986-1989. Service terminated on February 7, 1989, due to death. Education: University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Army sergeant, Office of Strategic Services, 1943-1946 Title examiner, Abstract and Title, Pontiac, Michigan, 1950-1951 Assistant prosecutor, Oakland County, Michigan, 1952-1953 Private practice, Pontiac, Michigan, 1953-1963 Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Sixth Judicial Circuit, 1963-1970