Schroeder, Thomas D. Born 1959 in Atlanta, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Frank W. Bullock. Confirmed by the Senate on December 14, 2007, and received commission on January 8, 2008. Education: University of Kansas, B.S., 1981 Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1984 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. George E. MacKinnon, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, 1984-1985 Private practice, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1985-2007