King, Carolyn Dineen Born 1938 in Syracuse, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 30, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on July 12, 1979, and received commission on July 13, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1999-2006. Education: Smith College, B.A., 1959 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1962 Professional Career: Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1962-1979 Nominated and served until January 1, 1988, under the name Carolyn Dineen Randall.