Smith, William E. Born 1959 in Boise, ID Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island Nominated by George W. Bush on July 18, 2002, to a seat vacated by Ronald R. Lagueux. Confirmed by the Senate on November 14, 2002, and received commission on November 15, 2002. Education: Georgetown University, B.A., 1982 Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1987 Professional Career: Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1987-2000, 2001-2002 Judge (part-time), West Warwick [Rhode Island] Municipal Court, 1993-1998 Staff director, Rhode Island office, U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee, 2000-2001 Adjunct faculty, Providence College, 2000-2002