Tyson, Ralph E. Born August 13, 1948, in Baton Rouge, LA Died July 18, 2011, in Baton Rouge, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana Nominated by William J. Clinton on April 2, 1998, to a new seat authorized by 111 Stat. 1174. Confirmed by the Senate on July 31, 1998, and received commission on August 3, 1998. Served as chief judge, 2005-2011. Service terminated on July 18, 2011, due to death. Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1970 Louisiana State University Law School, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Private practice, 1973-1988 Adjunct professor, Louisiana State University Law School, 1989-1991 Instructor, Sociology/Law Enforcement Department, Southern University, 1989-1998 Judge, Baton Rouge [Louisiana] City Court, 1988-1993 Judge, Louisiana District Court, Nineteenth Judicial District, 1993-1998