Schofield, Lorna Gail Born 1956 in Fort Wayne, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by Barack Obama on April 25, 2012, to a seat vacated by Shira A. Scheindlin. Confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 2012, and received commission on December 13, 2012. Education: Indiana University, B.A., 1977 New York University School of Law, J.D., 1981 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1981-1984, 1988-2012 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1984-1988