Walter, Donald Ellsworth Born 1936 in Jennings, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 15, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on July 10, 1985, and received commission on July 11, 1985. Assumed senior status on November 30, 2001. Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1961 Louisiana State University Law School, J.D., 1964 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1957-1958 Private practice, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 1964-1969 U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana, 1969-1977 Private practice, Shreveport, Louisiana, 1978-1985