Tilley, Norwood Carlton Jr. Born 1943 in Rock Hill, SC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 26, 1988, to a seat vacated by Hiram H. Ward. Confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1988, and received commission on October 17, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1999-2006. Assumed senior status on December 16, 2008. Education: Wake Forest College, B.S., 1966 Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 1969 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Eugene A. Gordon, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina, 1969-1971 Assistant U.S. attorney, Middle District of North Carolina, 1971-1974 U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina, 1974-1977 Private practice, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1977-1988