Morris, Joseph Wilson Born 1922 in Rice County, KS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 19, 1974, to a seat vacated by Edwin Langley. Confirmed by the Senate on April 5, 1974, and received commission on April 12, 1974. Served as chief judge, 1975-1978. Service terminated on July 31, 1978, due to resignation. Education: Washburn University, A.B., 1943 Washburn University School of Law, LL.B., 1947 University of Michigan Law School, LL.M., 1948 University of Michigan Law School, S.J.D., 1955 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1943-1946 Staff attorney, Shell Oil Company, 1948-1960 General counsel, Amerada Petroleum Corporation, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1960-1969 Vice president and associate general counsel, Amerada Hess Corporation, 1969-1972 Dean, University of Tulsa College of Law, 1972-1974 Vice president and general counsel, Shell Oil Company, 1978-1983 Private practice, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1983-