Sotomayor, Sonia Born 1954 in Bronx, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by George H.W. Bush on November 27, 1991, to a seat vacated by John M. Walker, Jr.; Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1992, and received commission on August 12, 1992. Service terminated on October 13, 1998, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 25, 1997, to a seat vacated by J. Daniel Mahoney; Confirmed by the Senate on October 2, 1998, and received commission on October 7, 1998. Service terminated on August 6, 2009, due to appointment to another judicial position. Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Nominated by Barack Obama on June 1, 2009, to a seat vacated by David H. Souter; Confirmed by the Senate on August 6, 2009, and received commission on August 6, 2009. Education: Princeton University, B.A., 1976 Yale Law School, J.D., 1979 Professional Career: Assistant district attorney, New York County District Attorney`s Office, 1979-1984 Private practice, New York City, 1984-1992 Race or Ethnicity: Hispanic Gender: Female