Simon, Philip P. Born 1962 in Pittsburgh, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana Nominated by George W. Bush on January 29, 2003, to a seat vacated by William C. Lee. Confirmed by the Senate on March 27, 2003, and received commission on March 27, 2003. Served as chief judge, 2010-present. Education: University of Iowa, B.A., 1984 Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1987 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1987-1990 Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Indiana, 1990-1997 Adjunct professor of law, Valparaiso University School of Law, 1996-1997, 1999-2000 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Arizona, 1997-1999 Assistant U.S. attorney, chief of criminal division, Northern District of Indiana, 1999-2003