Brieant, Charles L. Jr. Born March 13, 1923, in Ossining, NY Died July 20, 2008, in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on June 24, 1971, to a seat vacated by John F. McGohey. Confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 1971, and received commission on July 29, 1971. Served as chief judge, 1986-1993. Assumed senior status on May 31, 2007. Service terminated on July 20, 2008, due to death. Education: Columbia University, B.A., 1947 Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1949 Professional Career: U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1943-1946 Private practice, White Plains, New York, 1949-1971 Water commissioner, Ossining, New York, 1948-1951 Town justice, Ossining, New York, 1952-1958 Village attorney, Briarcliff Manor, New York, 1958-1959 Special assistant district attorney, Westchester County, New York, 1958-1959 Town supervisor, Ossining, New York, 1960-1963 Assistant counsel, New York State Joint Legislative Committee on Fire Insurance, 1968 Member, Westchester County [New York] Board of Legislators, 1970-1971 Portraits