
Lorna Schofield
AAP staff report
WASHINGTON (April 25, 2012) — President Obama formally nominated Lorna Schofield to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. If confirmed, she will be the first person of Filipino descent to serve as an Article III judge in American history.
Obama nominated Schofield on Wednesday along with other District Court nominees Terrence G. Berg, Jesus G. Bernal, Shelly Deckert Dick.
“I am honored to put forward these highly qualified candidates for the federal bench,” Obama said. “They will be distinguished public servants and valuable additions to the United States District Court.”









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