Smith Camp, Laurie Born 1953 in Omaha, NE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by William G. Cambridge. Confirmed by the Senate on October 23, 2001, and received commission on October 24, 2001. Served as chief judge, 2011-present. Education: Stanford University, B.A., 1974 University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Associate general counsel, First National Bank & Trust Company, 1977-1978 Private practice, 1978-1980 General counsel, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, 1980-1991 Chief, Civil Rights Section, Nebraska Department of Justice, 1991-1995 Chief deputy attorney general for criminal matters, Nebraska Department of Justice, 1995-2001