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Lorna Gail Schofield

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jan 1, 2025: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 13, 2012CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

91–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 13, 2012 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Apr 25, 2012 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 6, 2012 · Confirmed Dec 13, 2012 · roll call 91–0 · Born 1956, IN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	Barack Obama	Dec 13, 2012	Senior status since Jan 1, 2025

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.