Pauley, William H. III Born 1952 in Glen Cove, 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 Peter K. Leisure. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998, and received commission on October 22, 1998. Education: Duke University, A.B., 1974 Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Law clerk, Office of the Nassau County Attorney, New York, 1977-1978 Deputy county attorney, Nassau County Attorney' Office, New York, 1978 Private practice, New York City, 1978-1998 Assistant counsel, New York State Assembly Minority Leader, New York, 1984-1998