Peterson, Rosanna Malouf Born 1951 in Salt Lake City, UT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington Nominated by Barack Obama on October 13, 2009, to a seat vacated by Frederick L. Van Sickle. Confirmed by the Senate on January 25, 2010, and received commission on January 26, 2010. Served as chief judge, 2011-present. Education: University of North Dakota, B.A., 1977 University of North Dakota, M.A., 1983 University of North Dakota School of Law, J.D., 1991 Professional Career: Lecturer, Department of English, University of North Dakota, 1984-1988 Staff attorney, Hon. Fred Van Sickle, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 1991-1993 Private practice, 1993-2010 Faculty, Gonzaga University School of Law, 1999-2010; adjunct professor of law, 1999-2005; director of externship program, 2002-2010; visiting professor of law, 2005-2007; assistant professor of law, 2007-2010