Ernest C. Torres (jan 1, 1975 – dec 31, 1979)

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East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Dates of Service: January 1, 1975-1979

Date of Birth: October 6, 1941

Birth Place: New Bedford, Massachusetts

Education: Dartmouth College (A.B. 1963), Major in Government, Alfred P. Sloan Scholar; Duke University School of Law (J.D. 1968), Duke University Scholarship; Federal Judicial Center – 2 two week programs on mediation; American Arbitration Association – 2 programs on arbitration best practices

Occupation: Adjunct Professor, Roger William University Law School (2006-2009); Partner, Tillinghast, Collins & Graham, Providence, Rhode Island (1986-1988); Assistant Vice President, Aetna Life & Casualty Co. (1985-1986); Partner, Saunders & Torres, East Greenwich, Rhode Island (1974-1980); Associate, Hinckley, Allen, Salisbury & Parsons, Providence, Rhode Island (1968-1974)

Other Offices: President, East Greenwich Town Council (1972-1974); Deputy Minority Leader (1976-1980); Member, Rhode Island Solid Waste Management Corporation

Affiliations: Director, Rhode Island Conservation Law Foundation; Member, Rhode Island Tuberculosis and Respiratory Disease Association, Advisory Board; Member, Rhode Island and American Bar Associations; Trustee, Rhode Island Foundation (2012-); Trustee, South County Hospital (2007-present); Lifetime Member, Duke University School of Law Board of Visitors; Former Director, Greater Providence YMCA; Former Trustee, East Greenwich, Rhode Island Free Public Library

Honor and Awards: Bryant University (May 17, 2007), Doctor of Humane Letters; Roger Williams University Law School (May 19, 2006), Doctor of Law

Other Information: Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island (Dec. 1, 1999-Nov. 30, 2006); Member, Judicial Conference of the United States (2006-2008); Member, Judicial Conference (1999-2005); Member, Judicial Conference (1991-1997); Member, First Circuit Judicial Council (1991-1994; 1997-1999); Associate Justice, Rhode Island Superior Court (1980-1985)

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