Bolitha James Laws
Judge, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on June 10, 1938. Confirmed by the Senate on June 16, 1938, and received commission on June 24, 1938. Service terminated on February 23, 1945, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Chief Justice, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Nominated by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 19, 1945. Confirmed by the Senate on February 22, 1945, and received commission on February 23, 1945. Service terminated on September 1, 1948, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U. S. District Court for the District of Columbia 1948 – 1958. Service terminated on November 14, 1958, due to death.
Education:
Georgetown University Law School, LL.B., 1913
Georgetown University Law School, LL.M., 1914
Professional Career:
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Columbia, 1914-1920
Private practice, New York City, 1920-1921
Litigation counsel and assistant general counsel, U.S. Shipping Board, Emergency Fleet Corporation, 1921-1922
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1922-1938