Senior U.S. Circuit Judge
United States Court of Appeals
Eleventh Circuit
Born:
Elkhart, Indiana
Date of Appointment:
October 1, 1990
Entered on Duty:
October 5, 1990
Chief Judge:
June 1, 2009 - July 31, 2013
Senior Status:
October 26, 2013
Education:
University of Alabama, B.S., 1970
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D., 1973
Previous Employment:
Private practice, 1974-1983; U.S. Magistrate, 1983-1986
U.S. District Judge, Middle District of Alabama, 1986-1990
Committee Appointments/Professional Organizations:
Federal Judges Association
Federal Bar Association
Alabama Bar Association
American Bar Association
Montgomery County Bar Association
Eleventh Circuit and Supreme Court Historical Societies
Past Member, Appellate Court Advisory Committee and Joint Advisory council of the Administrative Office, U.S. Courts
Past Member, Judical Conference of the United States
Past Member, Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference
Past Member, Magistrate Judges Committee of the Judical Conference