Ericksen, Joan N. Born 1954 in St. Paul, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Nominated by George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Paul A. Magnuson. Confirmed by the Senate on April 25, 2002, and received commission on May 1, 2002. Education: St. Olaf College, B.A., 1977 University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1981 Professional Career: Private practice, Minnesota, 1981-1983 Assistant U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota, 1983-1993 Private practice, Minnesota, 1993-1995 Judge, 4th Judicial District Court, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 1995-1998 Associate justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2002 Appointed as Joan Ericksen Lancaster