Reiss, Christina Clair Born 1962 in Denver, CO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont Nominated by Barack Obama on October 13, 2009, to a seat vacated by John Garvan Murtha. Confirmed by the Senate on November 21, 2009, and received commission on December 21, 2009. Served as chief judge, 2010-present. Education: St. Michaels College, B.A., 1984 University of Arizona College of Law, J.D., 1989 Professional Career: Law clerk, Maine Supreme Judicial Court, 1989-1990 Private practice, Portland, Maine, 1990-1992 Private practice, Burlington, Vermont, 1992-2004 District court judge, State of Vermont, 2004-2009