Buchwald, Naomi Reice Born 1944 in Kingston, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by William J. Clinton on February 12, 1999, to a seat vacated by Miriam G. Cedarbaum. Confirmed by the Senate on September 13, 1999, and received commission on September 22, 1999. Assumed senior status on March 21, 2012. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1980-1999; Chief Magistrate Judge, 1994-1999 Education: Brandeis University, B.A., 1965 Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1968 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1968-1973 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1973-1980