Bencivengo, Cathy Ann Born 1958 in Teaneck, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Barack Obama on May 11, 2011, to a seat vacated by Jeffrey T. Miller. Confirmed by the Senate on February 9, 2012, and received commission on February 10, 2012. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 2005-2012 Education: Rutgers University, B.A., 1980 Rutgers University, M.A., 1981 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1988 Professional Career: Private practice, San Diego, California, 1988-2005 Given name at birth: Cathy Ann Palumbo