Baker, Kristine Gerhard Born 1971 in Colorado Springs, CO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas Nominated by Barack Obama on November 2, 2011, to a seat vacated by James Maxwell Moody. Confirmed by the Senate on May 7, 2012, and received commission on May 8, 2012. Education: St. Louis University, B.A., 1993 University of Arkansas School of Law, J.D., 1996 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Susan Webber Wright, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas, 1996-1998 Private practice, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1998-2012 Given name at birth: Kristine Anne Gerhard