Reagan, Michael Joseph Born 1954 in Albuquerque, NM Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 11, 2000, to a new seat authorized by 71 Stat. 586. Confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 2000, and received commission on October 13, 2000. Education: Bradley University, B.S., 1976 St. Louis University, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Law clerk, Office of the Appellate Defender, Fifth Appellate District, Illinois, 1978 Private practice, 1979-2000 Instructor in business law, Belleville Area College, 1980-1983 Adjunct assistant professor of law, St. Louis University, 1982-1988 Assistant public defender, St. Clair County, Illinois, 1996-2000