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Jackson, Carol E.

Born 1952 in St. Louis, MO

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on April 1, 1992, to a seat vacated by William L. Hungate. Confirmed by the Senate on August 12, 1992, and received commission on August 17, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2002-2009. Service terminated on August 31, 2017, due to retirement.

Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate/U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, 1986-1992

Education:
Wellesley College, B.A., 1973
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1976

Professional Career:

Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1976-1983
Senior attorney, Mallinckrodt, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, 1983-1985
Adjunct professor, Washington University School of Law, 1989-1992