Pearson, Benita Yalonda Born 1963 in Cleveland, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Nominated by Barack Obama on December 3, 2009, to a seat vacated by Peter C. Economus. Confirmed by the Senate on December 21, 2010, and received commission on December 27, 2010. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2008-2010 Education: Georgetown University, B.S., 1985 Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, J.D., 1995 Professional Career: Private practice, Cleveland, Ohio, 1995-1996 Law clerk, Hon. John Manos, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 1996-1998 Private practice, Cleveland, Ohio, 1998-2000 Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Ohio, 2000-2008