Pratter, Gene E.K. Born 1949 in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by George W. Bush on November 3, 2003, to a seat vacated by William H. Yohn. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2004, and received commission on June 16, 2004. Education: Stanford University, A.B., 1971 University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1975-2004