Berman, Richard M. Born 1943 in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 21, 1998, to a seat vacated by Kevin Thomas Duffy. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998, and received commission on October 22, 1998. Education: Cornell University, B.S., 1964 New York University School of Law, J.D., 1967 Fordham University, M.S.W., 1996 Professional Career: Private practice, New York, 1970-1974 Executive assistant to U.S. Sen. Jacob Javits, 1974-1977 Executive director, New York State Alliance to Save Energy, Inc., 1977-1978 General counsel & executive vice president, Warner Cable Corporation, 1978-1986 Private practice, New York City, 1986-1995 Judge, New York State Family Court, Queens County, 1995-1998