Jackson, Brian Anthony Born 1960 in New Orleans, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana Nominated by Barack Obama on October 29, 2009, to a seat vacated by Frank J. Polozola. Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2010, and received commission on June 15, 2010. Served as chief judge, 2011-present. Education: Xavier University of Louisiana, B.S., 1982 Southern University Law Center, J.D., 1985 Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., 2000 Professional Career: Immigration and Naturalization Service, U.S. Department of Justice, 1985-1988; general attorney, Los Angeles District Office, 1985-1987; assistant general counsel, 1987-1988 Special assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1988-1992; assistant U.S. attorney, 1990 Assistant director, evaluation and review of staff, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, U.S. Department of Justice, 1992-1994 First assistant U.S. attorney, Middle District of Louisiana, 1994-2002; interim U.S. attorney, 2001 Associate deputy attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1998-1999 Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2002-2010