Rader, Randall Ray Born 1949 in Hastings, NE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Nominated by George H.W. Bush on June 12, 1990, to a seat vacated by Jean Galloway Bissell. Confirmed by the Senate on August 3, 1990, and received commission on August 9, 1990. Served as chief judge, 2010-present. Education: Brigham Young University, B.A., 1974 George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Legislative assistant, U.S. Rep. Virginia Smith, Nebraska, 1975-1978 Legislative director, U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means, 1978-1981 Counsel, U.S. Rep. Philip Crane, Illinois, 1978-1981 Chief counsel, Subcommittee on the Constitution, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, 1981-1986 Counsel, U.S. Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, Utah, 1981-1988 Chief counsel and minority staff director, Subcommittee on Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, 1987-1988 Judge, U.S. Court of Claims, 1988-1990