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