Todd, James Dale Born 1943 in Scotts Hill, TN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 5, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on July 10, 1985, and received commission on July 11, 1985. Served as chief judge, 2001-2007. Assumed senior status on May 20, 2008. Education: Lambuth College, B.S., 1965 University of Mississippi, Master of Combined Sciences, 1968 University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: Private practice, Jackson, Tennessee, 1972-1983 Circuit judge, State of Tennessee, 1983-1985