Vance, Sarah S. Born 1950 in Donaldsonville, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 8, 1994, to a seat vacated by Henry A. Mentz, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on September 28, 1994, and received commission on September 29, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2008-present. Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1971 Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1978-1994