Atlas, Nancy Friedman Born 1949 in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by William J. Clinton on April 4, 1995, to a seat vacated by James DeAnda. Confirmed by the Senate on June 30, 1995, and received commission on June 30, 1995. Education: Tufts University, B.S., 1971 New York University School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Dudley Bonsal, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1974-1976 Private practice, New York City, 1976-1978 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1979-1982 Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1982-1995