William Conner

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William Conner is 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.

Early life and education

Conner graduated from Texas with his Bachelor's Business Administration in 1941 and went to Texas Law with his law degree in 1942 and also served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1942 to 1945[1].

Legal career

Conner spent his entire pre-judicial legal career as a private practice attorney in New York City from 1945 to 1974[1].

Federal judicial career

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 Edmund Palmieri. Conner was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on December 13, 1973 on a senate vote and received commission on December 19, 1973. Conner later assumed senior status on March 31, 1987[1].

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