Bloch, Alan Neil Born 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 3, 1979, to a seat vacated by Herbert P. Sorg. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Assumed senior status on April 12, 1997. Education: University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1953 University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1958 Professional Career: U.S. Army lieutenant, 1953-1955 Pennsylvania Army National Guard, 1955-1959 U.S. Air Force Reserve, 1959-1963 Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1958-1979