Nelson, Susan Richard Born 1952 in Buffalo, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Nominated by Barack Obama on April 21, 2010, to a seat vacated by James M. Rosenbaum. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 2010, and received commission on December 21, 2010. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 2000-2010 Education: Oberlin College, B.A., 1974 University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1978-1980 Private practice, New Haven, Connecticut, 1980-1983 Private practice, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1984-2000