Brann, Matthew William Born 1965 in Elmira, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Barack Obama on May 17, 2012, to a seat vacated by Thomas Ignatius Vanaskie. Confirmed by the Senate on December 21, 2012, and received commission on December 27, 2012. Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1987 Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1990 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. John C. Mott, Court of Common Pleas of Bradford County [Pennsylvania], 1990-1991 Private practice, Canton, Pennsylvania, 1991-2012