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Shaw, Charles Alexander

Born December 31, 1944, in Jackson, TN
Died April 12, 2020

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Nominated by William J. Clinton on October 25, 1993, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on November 20, 1993, and received commission on November 22, 1993. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2009. Service terminated on April 12, 2020, due to death.

Education:
Harris-Stowe State College, B.A., 1966
University of Missouri, M.B.A., 1971
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 1974

Professional Career:

Attorney, Appellate Branch, Division of Enforcement, National Labor Relations Board, 1974-1976
Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1976-1980
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Missouri, 1980-1987
Judge, Circuit Court of Missouri, Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, 1987-1993