Alesia, James Henry Born July 16, 1934, in Chicago, IL Died July 24, 2003, in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 2, 1987, to a seat vacated by George N. Leighton. Confirmed by the Senate on May 19, 1987, and received commission on May 20, 1987. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on February 1, 1998. Service terminated on July 24, 2003, due to death. Education: Loyola University Chicago, B.S., 1956 Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 1960 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago Heights, Illinois, 1960-1963 Attorney, Chicago & North Western Transportation Company, 1963-1970 Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1970-1971 Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Illinois, 1971-1973 Trial counsel, The Chessie System, 1973 Administrative law judge, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Social Security Administration, 1973-1980 Administrative law judge, U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, 1980-1982 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1982-1987