Born 1947 in Los Angeles, CA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat vacated by Edward Rafeedie. Confirmed by the Senate on November 7, 1997, and received commission on November 10, 1997. Assumed senior status on November 23, 2016.

Education:
Pomona College, B.A., 1969
Stanford Law School, J.D., 1972

Professional Career:

Private practice, California, 1972-1997

Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, May 15, 1996; no Senate vote