Duff, Brian Barnett Born 1930 in Dallas, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 1, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 16, 1985, and received commission on October 17, 1985. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on October 30, 1996. Education: University of Notre Dame, A.B., 1953 DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1962 Professional Career: U.S. Navy lieutenant, JAG Corps, 1953-1956 U.S. Naval Reserve, 1957-1961 Assistant to C.E.O., Banker's Life and Casualty, 1962-1967 Vice president/general counsel, R. H. Gore Co., 1968-1969 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1965-1976 State representative, Illinois, 1971-1976 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1976-1985; Criminal Division, 1976-1979; Law Jury Division, 1979-1985