Cogan, Brian Mark Born 1954 in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by George W. Bush on January 25, 2006, to a seat vacated by Frederic Block. Confirmed by the Senate on May 4, 2006, and received commission on June 7, 2006. Education: University of Illinois, B.A., 1975 Cornell Law School, J.D., 1979 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Sydney M. Aronovitz, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1979-1980 Private practice, New York City, 1980-2006