Mukasey, Michael B. Born 1941 in Bronx, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 27, 1987, to a seat vacated by Abraham D. Sofaer; Confirmed by the Senate on November 6, 1987, and received commission on November 9, 1987. Served as chief judge, 2000-2006. Assumed senior status on August 1, 2006. Service terminated on September 9, 2006, due to retirement. Education: Columbia University, A.B., 1963 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1967 Professional Career: Private practice, New York City, 1967-1972 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1972-1976 Chief, Official Corruption Unit, 1975-1976 Private practice, New York City, 1976-1987 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male