Aiken, Ann L. Born 1951 in Salem, OR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, District of Oregon Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat vacated by James A. Redden; Confirmed by the Senate on January 28, 1998, and received commission on February 4, 1998. Served as chief judge, 2009-present. Education: University of Oregon, B.S., 1974 Rutgers University, M.A., 1976 University of Oregon Law School, J.D., 1979 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Edwin Allen, Lane County Circuit Court, 1979-1980 Private practice, Oregon, 1980-1982 Fundraiser/field staff, Kulongoski for Governor, 1982 Chief clerk, Oregon House of Representatives, 1982-1983 Private practice, Oregon, 1983-1988 Judge, Lane County, Oregon District Court, 1988-1992 Judge, Lane County, Oregon Circuit Court, 1992-1997 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Female