Ward, Robert Joseph Born January 31, 1926, in New York, NY Died August 5, 2003, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 25, 1972, to a seat vacated by Frederick van Pelt Bryan. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1972, and received commission on October 17, 1972. Assumed senior status on February 1, 1991. Service terminated on August 5, 2003, due to death. Education: Harvard College, B.S., 1945 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1949 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant (JG), 1944-1946 Private practice, New York City, 1949-1951 Assistant district attorney, New York County, New York, 1951-1955 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1956-1961 Private practice, New York City, 1961-1972 Portraits