Cohn, Avern Levin Born 1924 in Detroit, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 17, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Assumed senior status on October 9, 1999. Education: University of Michigan, 1943 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1949 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1946 Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1949-1979 Research Collections