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: Office of the Nassau County [New York] Attorney, 1977-1978; law clerk, 1977-1978; deputy county attorney, 1978 Private practice, New York City, 1978-1998 Assistant counsel to the minority leader, New York State Assembly, 1984-1998