Zainey, Jay C. Born 1951 in New Orleans, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by George W. Bush on October 10, 2001, to a seat vacated by A.J. McNamara. Confirmed by the Senate on February 11, 2002, and received commission on February 14, 2002. Education: University of Louisiana in New Orleans (now University of New Orleans), B.S., 1972 Louisiana State University Law School, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: U.S. Air Force Reserve, 1970-1976 Law clerk in private practice, Louisiana, 1974-1975 Private practice, Louisiana, 1976-2002