Hernan Gregorio Pesquera

Judge Hernan Gregorio Pesquera

Personal

Birthday:

5/25/1924

Birthplace:

Santurce, Puerto Rico

Date of Death:

9/8/1982

Race or Ethnicity:

Hispanic

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

U.S. Army, 1940-1946
U.S. Army Reserve, 1948-1973
Private practice, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1948-1949, 1953-1972
Assistant chief, Legal Department, Puerto Rico Transport Authority, 1949-1951
Manager and attorney, Wholesale Merchants Association, 1951-1953
Chairman, Puerto Rico Racing Board, 1971-1972

Education

Name of School:

University of Puerto Rico

Degree:

B.A.

Degree Year:

1944

Name of School - Second:

Cornell University Law School

Cornell Law School combines inspired teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a close-knit and collegial intellectual community. Hallmarks include: A faculty that excels not only in scholarly productivity, but also in teaching ability An approach to legal education that encourages collaboration and interdisciplinary study A global emphasis, including educational partnerships around the world A part of Cornell University, one of the world's great research universities Graduates who are connected and make a difference

Degree - Second:

LL.B.

Degree Year - Second:

1948

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, District of Puerto Rico

Court Name:

Puerto Rico District Court

President Nominating:

Richard M. Nixon

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

10/17/1972

Termination Date:

9/8/1982

Termination Reason:

Death