Engelhardt, Kurt D. Born 1960 in New Orleans, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by Morey L. Sear. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 2001, and received commission on December 13, 2001. Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1982 Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1985 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Charles Grisbaum, Louisiana Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1985-1987 Private practice, Louisiana, 1987-2001