Lively, Pierce Born 1921 in Louisville, KY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on September 12, 1972, to a seat vacated by Henry Luesing Brooks. Confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 1972, and received commission on October 5, 1972. Served as chief judge, 1983-1988. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1989. Education: Centre College, A.B., 1943 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant junior grade, 1943-1946 Law clerk, Hon. Shackelford Miller, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1948-1949 Private practice, Danville, Kentucky, 1949-1972 Research Collections