Bates, John D. Born 1946 in Elizabeth, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by Stanley S. Harris. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 2001, and received commission on December 14, 2001. Education: Wesleyan University, B.A., 1968 University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: First lieutenant, U.S. Army, 1968-1971 Law clerk, Hon. Roszel C. Thomsen, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland Private practice, Washington, DC, 1977-1980 Assistant U.S. attorney, Office of the U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia, 1980-1987 Chief, Civil Division, Office of the U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia, 1987-1997 Deputy independent counsel, Office of the Independent Counsel, 1995-1997 Private practice, 1998-2001