Alsop, Donald Douglas Born 1927 in Duluth, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on August 8, 1974, to a seat vacated by Philip Neville. Confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1974, and received commission on December 20, 1974. Served as chief judge, 1985-1992. Assumed senior status on August 28, 1992. Education: University of Minnesota, B.S.L., 1950 University of Minnesota Law School, LL.B., 1952 Professional Career: U.S. Army private first class, 1945-1946 Law clerk, Hon. Thomas Gallagher, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1951-1952 Private practice, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1952-1954 Private practice, New Ulm, Minnesota, 1954-1975 Oral History