Matsumoto, Kiyo A. Born 1955 in Raleigh, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by George W. Bush on March 11, 2008, to a seat vacated by Edward R. Korman. Confirmed by the Senate on July 17, 2008, and received commission on July 22, 2008. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2004-2008 Education: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1976 Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1981 Professional Career: Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1981-1983 Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of New York, 1983-2004 Adjunct professor of law, New York University School of Law, 1998-2004