Jacobs, Dennis G. Born 1944 in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 20, 1992, to a seat vacated by Wilfred Feinberg; Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1992, and received commission on October 2, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2006-present. Education: Queens College, City University of New York, B.A., 1964 New York University, M.A., 1965 New York University School of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1973-1992 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male