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Goldberg, Richard W.
Died July 18, 2023
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 8, 1991, to a seat vacated by Paul P. Rao. Confirmed by the Senate on March 21, 1991, and received commission on March 25, 1991. Assumed senior status on April 2, 2001. Service terminated on July 18, 2023, due to death.
Education:
University of Miami, B.B.A., 1950
University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1952
Professional Career:
Private practice, Fargo, North Dakota, 1953-1954
U.S. Air Force judge advocate, 1954-1956
U.S. Air Force Reserve captain, 1956-1957
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1956-1957, 1989-1991
Attorney and advisor, Office of Opinion and Review, Federal Communications Commission, 1957-1958
Goldberg Feed & Grain Co., West Fargo, North Dakota, 1959-1983; in-house counsel, 1959-1983; president and CEO, 1969-1983
State senator, North Dakota, 1966-1974
Deputy undersecretary for international affairs and commodity programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1983-1989