Thrash, Thomas W. Jr. Born 1951 in Birmingham, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat vacated by Robert L. Vining, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on July 31, 1997, and received commission on August 1, 1997. Served as chief judge, 2014-present. Education: University of Virginia, B.A., 1973 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1976-1977, 1981-1997 Assistant district attorney, Fulton County, Georgia, 1977-1980 Law professor, Georgia State University, 1986-1997 Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, May 15, 1996; no Senate vote