Federal Judicial Center Operational Status:

Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Federal Judicial Center (Center) has ceased all non-excepted activities until funding is restored.

The Center will post any changes in operational status on this web page. Please check back for updates.

You are here

Pauley, William H. III

Born August 14, 1952, in Glen Cove, NY
Died July 6, 2021, in East Quogue, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 21, 1998, to a seat vacated by Peter K. Leisure. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998, and received commission on October 22, 1998. Assumed senior status on March 1, 2018. Service terminated on July 6, 2021, due to death.

Education:
Duke University, A.B., 1974
Duke University School of Law, J.D., 1977

Professional Career:

Office of the Nassau County [New York] Attorney, 1977-1978; law clerk, 1977-1978; deputy county attorney, 1978
Private practice, New York City, 1978-1998
Assistant counsel to the minority leader, New York State Assembly, 1984-1998