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Restani, Jane A.
Born 1948 in San Francisco, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 3, 1983, to a seat vacated by Herbert N. Maletz. Confirmed by the Senate on November 15, 1983, and received commission on November 16, 1983. Served as chief judge, 2003-2010. Assumed senior status on March 1, 2015.
Education:
University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1969
University of California, Davis, School of Law, J.D., 1973
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of International Trade
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 3, 1983, to a seat vacated by Herbert N. Maletz. Confirmed by the Senate on November 15, 1983, and received commission on November 16, 1983. Served as chief judge, 2003-2010. Assumed senior status on March 1, 2015.
Education:
University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1969
University of California, Davis, School of Law, J.D., 1973
Professional Career:
Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1973-1983; trial attorney, 1973-1976; assistant chief, Commercial Litigation Branch, 1976-1980; director, Commercial Litigation Branch, 1980-1983
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 2003-2010