Thornburg, Lacy Herman Born 1929 in Charlotte, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 11, 1995, to a seat vacated by Robert D. Potter. Confirmed by the Senate on March 17, 1995, and received commission on March 17, 1995. Service terminated on August 31, 2009, due to retirement. Education: University of North Carolina, B.A., 1952 University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1954 Professional Career: U.S. Army private first class, 1947-1948 Private practice, Webster, North Carolina, 1954-1967 State representative, North Carolina, 1961-1966 Judge, North Carolina Superior Court, Thirtieth Judicial District, 1967-1983, 1993-1994; special judge, 1967-1971; resident judge, 1971-1983; emergency judge, 1993-1994 Attorney general, State of North Carolina, 1985-1992 Consultant, National Indian Gaming Commission, 1994-1995