Rothstein, Barbara Jacobs Born 1939 in Brooklyn, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington Nominated by Jimmy Carter on December 3, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1980, and received commission on February 20, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1987-1994. Assumed senior status on September 1, 2011. Education: Cornell University, B.A., 1960 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1966 Professional Career: Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1966-1968 Assistant attorney general and chief trial attorney, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division, State of Washington, 1968-1977 Adjunct professor, University of Washington Law School, 1975-1977 Judge, Superior Court of the State of Washington, King County, 1977-1980 Director, Federal Judicial Center, 2003-2011