Waters, Laughlin Edward Sr. Born August 16, 1914, in Los Angeles, CA Died June 3, 2002, in Los Angeles, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by Gerald Ford on April 26, 1976, to a seat vacated by Jesse W. Curtis. Confirmed by the Senate on May 11, 1976, and received commission on May 12, 1976. Assumed senior status on July 6, 1986. Service terminated on June 3, 2002, due to death. Education: University of California at Los Angeles, A.B., 1939 University of Southern California Law School, J.D., 1947 Professional Career: U.S. Army, Captain, Infantry, 1942-1945 Deputy attorney general, State of California, 1946-1947 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1947-1953 Member, California State Legislature, 1947-1953 U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California, 1953-1961 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1961-1976 Oral History