Goldsmith, Mark Allan Born 1952 in Detroit, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Nominated by Barack Obama on February 4, 2010, to a seat vacated by John Corbett O`Meara. Confirmed by the Senate on June 21, 2010, and received commission on June 22, 2010. Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1974 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1979-1980 Private practice, Birmingham, Michigan, 1980-1987 Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1987-2004 Adjunct Instructor, Wayne State University Law School, 1998, 2001 Part-time Magistrate, Oakland County 45B District Court, Oak Park, Michigan, 2002-2004 Judge, Oakland County Circuit Court, Pontiac, Michigan, 2004-2010