Ludington, Thomas Lamson Born 1953 in Midland, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Nominated by George W. Bush on February 14, 2005, to a seat vacated by Paul V. Gadola. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 2006, and received commission on June 12, 2006. Education: Albion College, B.A., 1976 University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1979 Professional Career: Private practice, Michigan, 1980-1994 Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Forty-Second Judicial Circuit, 1994-2006; chief judge, 1999-2006