Nottingham, Edward Willis Jr. Born 1948 in Denver, CO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, District of Colorado Nominated by George H.W. Bush on October 20, 1989, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333; Confirmed by the Senate on November 21, 1989, and received commission on November 27, 1989. Served as chief judge, 2007-2008. Service terminated on October 29, 2008, due to resignation. Education: Cornell University, A.B., 1969 University of Colorado School of Law, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: Law clerk, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, 1972-1973 Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1973-1976, 1978-1987 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Colorado, 1976-1978 Private practice, Grand Junction, Colorado, 1987-1989 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male