Lynch, Sandra Lea Born 1946 in Oak Park, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 11, 1995, to a seat vacated by Stephen Gerald Breyer. Confirmed by the Senate on March 17, 1995, and received commission on March 17, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2008-present. Education: Wellesley College, A.B., 1968 Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1971 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Raymond Pettine, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island, 1971-1973 Assistant attorney general, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1973-1974 Instructor, Boston University Law School, 1973-1974 General counsel, Massachusetts Department of Education, 1974-1978 Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1978-1995 Special counsel, Judicial Conduct Commission of Massachusetts, 1990-1992