Kuntz, William Francis II Born 1950 in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by Barack Obama on March 9, 2011, to a seat vacated by Nina Gershon. Confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 2011, and received commission on October 4, 2011. Education: Harvard College, A.B., 1972 Harvard University, M.A., 1974 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1977 Harvard University, Ph.D., 1979 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1978-2011 Adjunct associate professor, Brooklyn Law School, 1987-2003