William Conner
William Conner was a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. He joined the court in 1973 after being nominated by President Richard Nixon. He assumed senior status on March 31, 1987, and served until his death on July 9, 2009.[1]
Early life and education
Conner graduated from the University of Texas-Austin with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 1941 and receive his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1942.[1]
Military service
Conner served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1942 to 1945.[1]
Professional career
Conner spent his entire pre-judicial legal career as a private practice attorney in New York City from 1945 to 1974.[1]
Judicial career
Southern District of New York
On the recommendation of U.S. Senators Jacob Javits and James Buckley, Conner was nominated by President Richard Nixon on November 9, 1973, to a seat vacated by Judge Edmund Palmieri. Conner was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 13, 1973, and received his commission on December 19, 1973. Conner later assumed senior status on March 31, 1987, and served until his death on July 9, 2009.[1]
External links
- William Conner Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
- List of Article III judges of the Southern District of New York
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 William Conner Biography from the Federal Judicial Center
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| Preceded by: Edmund Palmieri |
Southern District of New York 1973–1987 |
Succeeded by: Lawrence McKenna
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