Dorsey, Jennifer Anna Born 1971 in Las Vegas, NV Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada Nominated by Barack Obama on January 4, 2013, to a seat vacated by Larry R. Hicks. Confirmed by the Senate on July 9, 2013, and received commission on July 9, 2013. Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A., 1994 Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D., 1997 Professional Career: Private practice, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1997-2013