Lee, Tom Stewart Born 1941 in Jackson, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 15, 1984, to a seat vacated by Dan Monroe Russell, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on June 11, 1984, and received commission on June 11, 1984. Served as chief judge, 1996-2003. Assumed senior status on April 8, 2006. Education: Mississippi College, B.A., 1963 University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1965 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve captain, JAG Corps, 1965-1973 Private practice, Forest, Mississippi, 1965-1984 Prosecutor, Scott County, Mississippi, 1968-1971 Judge, Scott County [Mississippi] Youth Court, 1979-1982 Judge, Forest [Mississippi] Municipal Court, 1982