Gorton, Nathaniel M. Born 1938 in Evanston, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts Nominated by George H.W. Bush on April 28, 1992, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on September 23, 1992, and received commission on September 24, 1992. Education: Dartmouth College, A.B., 1960 Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1966 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1960-1962 Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1966-1992