Kennedy, Cornelia Groefsema Born 1923 in Detroit, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 3, 1970, to a seat vacated by Thaddeus M. Machrowicz. Confirmed by the Senate on October 6, 1970, and received commission on October 7, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1977-1979. Service terminated on October 3, 1979, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 9, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979. Assumed senior status on March 1, 1999. Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1945 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1947 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Harold Stephens, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, 1947-1948 Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1948-1966 Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1966-1970