Thompson, Ojetta Rogeriee Born 1951 in Anderson, SC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Nominated by Barack Obama on October 6, 2009, to a seat vacated by Bruce M. Selya. Confirmed by the Senate on March 17, 2010, and received commission on March 30, 2010. Education: Brown University, A.B., 1973 Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Staff attorney, Rhode Island Legal Services, Providence, Rhode Island, 1976-1979 Private practice, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, 1979-1980 Assistant city solicitor, Providence, Rhode Island, 1980-1982 Private practice, Providence, Rhode Island, 1980-1988 Associate judge, Rhode Island District Court, Sixth Division, 1988-1997 Associate justice, Rhode Island Superior Court, 1997-2010