Conrad, Robert James Jr. Born 1958 in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina Nominated by George W. Bush on February 14, 2005, to a new seat authorized by 116 Stat. 1758. Confirmed by the Senate on April 28, 2005, and received commission on June 2, 2005. Served as chief judge, 2006-present. Education: Clemson University, B.A., 1980 University of Virginia Law School, J.D., 1983 Professional Career: Private practice, 1983-1988 Assistant U.S. attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of North Carolina, 1989-2001 U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, 2001-2005