Johnson, William Paul Born 1959 in Roanoke, VA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by John E. Conway. Confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 2001, and received commission on December 21, 2001. Education: Virginia Military Institute, B.A., 1981 Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., 1985 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve, 1981-1990 Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1985-1986 Private practice, Roswell, New Mexico, 1986-1995 Judge, New Mexico District Court, Fifth Judicial District, 1995-2001