Born 1966 in Buffalo, NY

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Nominated by Barack Obama on May 16, 2013, to a seat vacated by Charles J. Siragusa. Confirmed by the Senate on December 12, 2013, and received commission on December 17, 2013. Served as chief judge, 2021-present.

Education:
Colgate University, B.A., 1989
Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1992

Professional Career:

Private practice, Rochester, New York, 1993-2013