Ryan, James Leo Born 1932 in Detroit, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 9, 1985, to a seat vacated by George Clifton Edwards, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on October 16, 1985, and received commission on October 17, 1985. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2000. Education: University of Detroit Law School (now University of Detroit Mercy School of Law), LL.B., 1956 University of Detroit Mercy, B.A., 1992 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve captain, JAG Corps, 1957-1992; lieutenant, law specialist, active duty, 1957-1960; military judge, 1980-1992 Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1960-1963 Private practice, Redford, Michigan, 1963-1966 Justice of the peace, Redford, Michigan, 1963-1966 Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1966-1975 Adjunct professor of law, University of Detroit, 1974- Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1975-1985 Adjunct professor, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 1979-1985