Dorsey, Peter Collins Born March 24, 1931, in New London, CT Died January 21, 2012, in New Haven, CT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 7, 1983, to a seat vacated by T. Emmet Clarie. Confirmed by the Senate on July 18, 1983, and received commission on July 19, 1983. Served as chief judge, 1994-1998. Assumed senior status on January 2, 1998. Service terminated on January 21, 2012, due to death. Education: Yale University, B.A., 1953 Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1959 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve, 1953-1956 Private practice, New Haven, Connecticut, 1959-1974, 1977-1983 U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut, 1974-1977