Williams, Ann Claire Born 1949 in Detroit, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 13, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1985, and received commission on April 4, 1985. Service terminated on November 17, 1999, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 5, 1999, to a seat vacated by Walter J. Cummings, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on November 10, 1999, and received commission on November 15, 1999. Education: Wayne State University, B.S., 1970 University of Michigan, M.A., 1972 Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Robert A. Sprecher, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1975-1976 Assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Illinois, 1976-1985; deputy chief, Criminal Receiving and Appellate Division, 1980-1983; chief, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, Northern Central Region, 1983-1985 Adjunct professor and lecturer, Northwestern University Law School, 1979- Adjunct professor and lecturer, John Marshall Law School, 1979- Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, October 5, 1984; no Senate vote