Judge born and practiced law in New York. Appointed by Clinton. Fair and impartial?
Probably better than a Bush appointee
That's what I was afraid of.
Atlas, Nancy Friedman
Born 1949 in New York, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Nominated by William J. Clinton on April 4, 1995, to a seat vacated by James DeAnda. Confirmed by the Senate on June 30, 1995, and received commission on June 30, 1995. Assumed senior status on June 20, 2014.
Education:
Tufts University, B.S., 1971
New York University School of Law, J.D., 1974
Professional Career:
Law clerk, Hon. Dudley Bonsal, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1974-1976
Private practice, New York City, 1976-1978
Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1979-1982
Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1982-1995