Shedd, Dennis W. Born 1953 in Cordova, SC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina Nominated by George H.W. Bush on October 17, 1990, to a seat vacated by Karen LeCraft Henderson. Confirmed by the Senate on October 27, 1990, and received commission on October 30, 1990. Service terminated on December 10, 2002, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by Clyde H. Hamilton. Confirmed by the Senate on November 19, 2002, and received commission on November 26, 2002. Education: Wofford College, B.A., 1975 University of South Carolina Law Center, J.D., 1978 Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M., 1980 Professional Career: Staff, U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond, South Carolina, 1978-1988; administrative assistant, 1982-1984 Chief counsel and staff director, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, 1985-1986 Private practice, Columbia, South Carolina, 1988-1991 Adjunct professor, University of South Carolina School of Law, 1989-1992