Keeley, Irene Patricia Murphy Born 1944 in Brooklyn, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Virginia Nominated by George H.W. Bush on April 1, 1992, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1992, and received commission on August 12, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2001-2008. Education: College of Notre Dame of Maryland, B.A., 1965 West Virginia University, M.A., 1977 West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Private practice, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 1980-1992 Adjunct professor of law, West Virginia University College of Law, 1990-1991