Seymour, Stephanie Kulp Born 1940 in Battle Creek, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 28, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1994-2000. Assumed senior status on October 16, 2005. Education: Smith College, B.A., 1962 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1965 Professional Career: Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1965-1966 Private practice, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1966-1967, 1971-1979 Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1968-1969