Filippine, Edward Louis Born 1930 in St. Louis, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 22, 1977, to a seat vacated by John K. Regan. Confirmed by the Senate on July 21, 1977, and received commission on July 22, 1977. Served as chief judge, 1990-1995. Assumed senior status on June 11, 1995. Education: Saint Louis University, A.B., 1951 Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., 1957 Professional Career: U.S. Air Force, 1951-1953 Private practice, Clayton and St. Louis, Missouri, 1957-1962, 1967-1969 Private practice, Clayton, Missouri, 1962-1967 Special assistant attorney general, State of Missouri, 1963-1964 Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1969-1977 Staff assistant, U.S. Sen. Thomas Eagleton, Missouri, 1969-1974 Campaign director, U.S. Sen. Thomas Eagleton, Missouri, 1974