Berrigan, Helen Ginger Born 1948 in New Rochelle, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by William J. Clinton on November 18, 1993, to a seat vacated by Patrick E. Carr; Confirmed by the Senate on March 10, 1994, and received commission on March 10, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2001-2008. Education: University of Wisconsin, B.A., 1969 American University, M.A., 1971 Louisiana State University Law School, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Staff attorney, Governor's Pardon, Parole and Rehabilitation Commission, 1977-1978 Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1978-1994 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Female