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McKenna, Lawrence M.
Born November 7, 1933, in New York, NY
Died February 3, 2023, in Brooklyn, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 24, 1990, to a seat vacated by William C. Conner. Confirmed by the Senate on April 27, 1990, and received commission on April 30, 1990. Assumed senior status on May 24, 2002. Service terminated on February 3, 2023, due to death.
Education:
Fordham College, A.B., 1956
Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1959
Professional Career:
Died February 3, 2023, in Brooklyn, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on January 24, 1990, to a seat vacated by William C. Conner. Confirmed by the Senate on April 27, 1990, and received commission on April 30, 1990. Assumed senior status on May 24, 2002. Service terminated on February 3, 2023, due to death.
Education:
Fordham College, A.B., 1956
Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1959
Professional Career:
Private practice, New York City, 1959-1990