Clay, Eric L. Born 1948 in Durham, NC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat vacated by Ralph B. Guy, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on July 31, 1997, and received commission on August 1, 1997. Education: University of North Carolina, B.A., 1969 Yale Law School, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Damon J. Keith, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 1972-1973 Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1973-1997