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