Porteous, G. Thomas Jr. Born 1946 in New Orleans, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 25, 1994, to a seat vacated by Robert F. Collins; Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1994, and received commission on October 11, 1994. Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1968 Louisiana State University Law School, J.D., 1971 Professional Career: Special counsel, Office of the State Attorney General, Louisiana, 1971-1973 Private practice, Gretna, Louisiana, 1973-1980 Chief, Felony Complaint Division, District Attorney's Office, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 1973-1975 Private practice, Metairie, Louisiana, 1980-1984 City attorney, City of Harahan, Louisiana, 1982-1984 Judge, 24th Judicial District Court of Louisiana, 1984-1994 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male