Feinberg, Wilfred Born 1920 in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Received a recess appointment from John F. Kennedy on October 5, 1961, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80; nominated to the same position by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1962. Confirmed by the Senate on March 16, 1962, and received commission on March 17, 1962. Service terminated on March 7, 1966, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 19, 1966, to a seat vacated by Thurgood Marshall. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1966, and received commission on March 7, 1966. Served as chief judge, 1980-1988. Assumed senior status on January 31, 1991. Education: Columbia College, B.A., 1940 Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1946 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1942-1945 Law clerk, Hon. James P. McGranery, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1947-1949 Private practice, New York City, 1949-1961 Deputy superintendent, New York State Department of Banks, 1958 Research Collections