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Berrigan, Helen Ginger
Born April 15, 1948, in New Rochelle, NY
Died November 15, 2024, in Saddle River, NJ
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Nominated by William J. Clinton on November 18, 1993, to a seat vacated by Patrick E. Carr. Confirmed by the Senate on March 10, 1994, and received commission on March 10, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2001-2008. Assumed senior status on August 23, 2016. Service terminated on November 15, 2024, due to death.
Education:
University of Wisconsin, B.A., 1969
American University, M.A., 1971
Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center), J.D., 1977
Professional Career:
Died November 15, 2024, in Saddle River, NJ
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Nominated by William J. Clinton on November 18, 1993, to a seat vacated by Patrick E. Carr. Confirmed by the Senate on March 10, 1994, and received commission on March 10, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2001-2008. Assumed senior status on August 23, 2016. Service terminated on November 15, 2024, due to death.
Education:
University of Wisconsin, B.A., 1969
American University, M.A., 1971
Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center), J.D., 1977
Professional Career:
Staff attorney, Governor's Pardon, Parole and Rehabilitation Commission, Louisiana, 1977-1978
Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1978-1994