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 Member, North Carolina House of Representatives, 1961-1966 Special judge, Superior Court, 30th Judicial District of North Carolina, 1967-1971 Resident judge, Superior Court, 30th Judicial District of North Carolina, 1971-1983 State attorney general, State of North Carolina, 1985-1992 Emergency judge, Superior Court, 30th Judicial District of North Carolina, 1993-1994 Consultant, Indian Gaming Commissioner, 1994-1995