Strom, Lyle Elmer Born 1925 in Omaha, NE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 27, 1985, to a seat vacated by Albert G. Schatz. Confirmed by the Senate on October 25, 1985, and received commission on October 28, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1987-1994. Assumed senior status on November 2, 1995. Education: Creighton University, B.A., 1950 Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 1953 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve ensign, 1943-1946 Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1953-1985 Adjunct professor, Creighton University School of Law, 1958 Clinical professor, Robert Spire Intern Program, Creighton University School of Law, 1996-