Sharpe, Gary L. Born 1947 in Cortland, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York Nominated by George W. Bush on April 28, 2003, to a seat vacated by Thomas J. McAvoy. Confirmed by the Senate on January 28, 2004, and received commission on January 29, 2004. Served as chief judge, 2011-present. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, 1997-2004 Education: University of Buffalo, B.A., 1971 Cornell Law School, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Senior assistant district attorney, Broome County, New York, 1974-1981 Adjunct professor, Binghamton University and Broome Community College, 1978-1982 Special assistant attorney general, New York State Attorney General's Office, 1981-1982 Supervisory, AUSA & AUSA, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York, 1982-1992 Interim U.S. attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York, 1992-1994 Senior litigation counsel, U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York, 1994-1997