Foote, Elizabeth Erny Born 1953 in Lafayette, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana Nominated by Barack Obama on February 4, 2010, to a seat vacated by Tucker L. Melancon. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2010, and received commission on June 15, 2010. Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1974 Duke University, M.A., 1975 Louisiana State University Law School, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. William Culpepper, Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Judicial Circuit, 1978-1979 Private practice, Alexandria, Louisiana, 1979-2010