Swain, Laura Taylor Born 1958 in Brooklyn, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by William J. Clinton on April 25, 2000, to a seat vacated by Thomas P. Griesa. Confirmed by the Senate on June 16, 2000, and received commission on July 11, 2000. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Eastern District of New York, 1996-2000 Education: Harvard-Radcliffe College, A.B., 1979 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1982 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Constance Baker Motley, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, 1982-1983 Private practice, 1982-1996 Member, New York State Board of Law Examiners, 1986-1996