Brodie, Margo Kitsy Born 1966 in St. John`s, Antigua Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York Nominated by Barack Obama on June 7, 2011, to a seat vacated by Allyne R. Ross. Confirmed by the Senate on February 27, 2012, and received commission on February 29, 2012. Education: St. Francis College, B.A., 1988 University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1991 Professional Career: Assistant corporation counsel, New York City Law Department, Real Estate Ligitation Division, 1991-1994 Private practice, New York City, 1994-1999 Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of New York, 1999-2012; deputy chief, general crimes, 2006-2007; chief, general crimes, 2007-2009; counselor, Criminal Division, 2009-2010; deputy chief, Criminal Division, 2010-2012 Given name at birth: Margo Kitsy Williams