Walker, Vaughn R. Born 1944 in Watseka, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Northern District of California Nominated by George H.W. Bush on September 7, 1989, to a seat vacated by Spencer M. Williams; Confirmed by the Senate on November 21, 1989, and received commission on November 27, 1989. Served as chief judge, 2004-present. Education: University of Michigan, A.B., 1966 Stanford Law School, J.D., 1970 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Robert J. Kelleher, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1971-1972 Private practice, San Francisco, California, 1972-1990 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male