Gierbolini-Ortiz, Gilberto Born December 22, 1926, in Coamo, Puerto Rico Died December 29, 2009 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico Nominated by Jimmy Carter on November 30, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1980, and received commission on February 20, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1991-1993. Assumed senior status on December 27, 1993. Service terminated on March 23, 2004, due to retirement. Education: University of Puerto Rico, B.A., 1957 University of Puerto Rico School of Law, LL.B., 1961 Professional Career: U.S. Army sergeant, 1943-1946 U.S. Army captain, 1951-1957 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Puerto Rico, 1961-1966 Judge, Puerto Rico Superior Court, 1966-1969 Assistant secretary of justice/solicitor general, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1969-1972 Assistant attorney general for antitrust, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 1970-1972 Chairman, Puerto Rico Elections Board, 1972 Private practice, Puerto Rico, 1973-1980