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Kram, Shirley Wohl
Born December 25, 1922, in New York, NY
Died August 21, 2009
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on January 31, 1983, to a seat vacated by Lawrence W. Pierce. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1983, and received commission on March 2, 1983. Assumed senior status on May 23, 1993. Service terminated on August 21, 2009, due to death.
Education:
Brooklyn Law School, LL.B., 1950
Professional Career:
Died August 21, 2009
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on January 31, 1983, to a seat vacated by Lawrence W. Pierce. Confirmed by the Senate on March 2, 1983, and received commission on March 2, 1983. Assumed senior status on May 23, 1993. Service terminated on August 21, 2009, due to death.
Education:
Brooklyn Law School, LL.B., 1950
Professional Career:
Attorney, Legal Aid Society, New York City, 1951-1953, 1962-1971; assistant attorney in charge, Harlem Office, 1962-1971; chief, Narcotics and Mental Health Division, 1962-1971
Private practice, New York City, 1954-1960
Judge, New York City Family Court, New York County, 1971-1983