Tatel, David S. Born 1942 in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 20, 1994, to a seat vacated by Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Confirmed by the Senate on October 6, 1994, and received commission on October 7, 1994. Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1963 University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1966 Professional Career: Instructor, University of Michigan Law School, 1966-1967 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1967-1969, 1970-1972 Chicago Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, 1969-1970, 1972-1974; executive director, 1969-1970; director, 1972-1974 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1974-1977, 1979-1994 Director, Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1977-1979