Max Oliver Cogburn Jr.

Judge Max Oliver Cogburn Jr.

Personal

Birthday:

1951

Birthplace:

Cambridge, MA

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Private practice, Asheville, North Carolina, 1976-1980, 1995, 2004-2011
Assistant U.S. attorney, Western District of North Carolina, 1980-1992
Private practice, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1992-1995

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, May 27, 2010; no Senate vote

Education

Name of School:

University of North Carolina

Degree:

B.A.

Degree Year:

1973

Name of School - Second:

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

The mission of the Cumberland School of Law is to educate a diverse community of students with knowledge and practical skills, equipping them to become highly competent, ethical lawyers committed to professionalism and public service.

Degree - Second:

J.D.

Degree Year - Second:

1976

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina

Court Name:

North Carolina Western District Court

President Nominating:

Barack Obama

Party Affiliation of President:

Democratic

Commission Date:

3/11/2011

Bankruptcy and Magistrate Services:

U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina, 1995-2004