Burns, Ellen Bree Born 1923 in New Haven, CT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut Nominated by Jimmy Carter on February 15, 1978, to a seat vacated by M. Joseph Blumenfeld. Confirmed by the Senate on May 17, 1978, and received commission on May 18, 1978. Served as chief judge, 1988-1992. Assumed senior status on September 1, 1992. Education: Albertus Magnus College, B.A., 1944 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1947 Professional Career: Special assistant, Commission to Revise the Connecticut General Statutes, 1947-1948 Attorney, Legislative Legal Services, Connecticut General Assembly, 1949-1973 Judge, Connecticut Circuit Court, 1973-1974 Judge, Connecticut Court of Common Pleas, 1974-1976 Judge, Connecticut Superior Court, 1976-1978 Oral History