Sheridan, Peter G. Born 1950 in Cambridge, MA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by George W. Bush on February 14, 2006, to a seat vacated by Stephen M. Orlofsky. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 2006, and received commission on June 12, 2006. Education: St. Peter`s College, B.S., 1972 Seton Hall University College of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. James J. Petrella, Superior Court of New Jersey, County of Bergen, 1977-1978 Attorney, Office of New Jersey Solicitor, Port Authority of New York/New Jersey, 1978-1981 Private practice, New Jersey, 1981-1984, 1990-2006 Vice president and general counsel, Atlantic City Casino Association, 1984-1987 Director of authorities unit, Office of Governor Thomas Kean, 1987-1990 Executive director, New Jersey Republican State Committee, 1993-1994