Schiller, Berle M. Born 1944 in Brooklyn, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by William J. Clinton on April 11, 2000, to a seat vacated by Robert S. Gawthrop. Confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 2000, and received commission on June 2, 2000. Assumed senior status on June 18, 2012. Education: Bowdoin College, B.A., 1965 New York University School of Law, J.D., 1968 Professional Career: Private practice, Pennsylvania, 1968-1969 Deputy attorney general, Pennsylvania Department of Justice, 1971 Private practice, Pennsylvania, 1972-1993 Chief counsel, Federal Transit Administration, 1994-1996 Appellate judge, Superior Court of Pennsylvania, 1996-2000