Reed, Edward Cornelius Jr. Born 1924 in Mason, NV Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 12, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1986-1992. Assumed senior status on July 15, 1992. Education: University of Nevada, B.A., 1949 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1952 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1946 Tax attorney, Arthur Andersen & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, 1952-1953 Private practice, Reno, Nevada, 1953-1979 Special deputy attorney general for water rights litigation, State of Nevada, 1967-1979