Black, Susan Harrell Born 1943 in Valdosta, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 22, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on July 23, 1979, and received commission on July 24, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1990-1992. Service terminated on September 3, 1992, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 10, 1992, to a seat vacated by Thomas Alonzo Clark. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1992, and received commission on August 12, 1992. Assumed senior status on February 25, 2011. Education: Florida State University, B.A., 1964 University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1967 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.M., 1984 Professional Career: High school teacher, Jacksonville, Florida, 1967-1968 Attorney, U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville, Florida, 1968-1969 Assistant state's attorney, Jacksonville, Florida, 1969-1972 Assistant general counsel, Jacksonville, Florida, 1972-1973 Judge, Duval County [Florida] Court, 1973-1975 Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Fourth Judicial Circuit, 1975-1979