Bissoon, Cathy Born 1968 in Brooklyn, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Thomas M. Hardiman. Confirmed by the Senate on October 17, 2011, and received commission on October 19, 2011. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 2008-2011 Education: Alfred University, B.A., 1990 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1993 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Gary L. Lancaster, U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, 1994-1995 Private practice, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1995-2008