West, Roger Blake Born May 10, 1928, in New Orleans, LA Died January 24, 1978 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on April 14, 1971, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1971, and received commission on June 22, 1971. Service terminated on January 24, 1978, due to death. Education: Tulane University, B.A., 1949 Tulane University Law School, LL.B., 1951 Professional Career: Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1951-1971