Christensen, Dana Lewis Born 1951 in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Montana Nominated by Barack Obama on May 4, 2011, to a seat vacated by Donald W. Molloy. Confirmed by the Senate on December 5, 2011, and received commission on December 6, 2011. Served as chief judge, 2013-present. Education: Stanford University, B.A., 1973 University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Private practice, Billings, Montana, 1977-1981 Private practice, Kalispell, Montana, 1981-2011