Gilmore, Vanessa D. Born 1956 in St. Albans, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas Nominated by William J. Clinton on March 22, 1994, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 1994, and received commission on June 9, 1994. Education: Hampton University, B.S., 1977 University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1981 Professional Career: Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1981-1994 Adjunct professor, University of Houston Law Center, 1984