McKeown, M. Margaret Born 1951 in Casper, WY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 7, 1997, to a seat vacated by Joseph Jerome Farris. Confirmed by the Senate on March 27, 1998, and received commission on April 8, 1998. Education: University of Wyoming, B.A., 1972 Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Private practice, Seattle, Washington, 1975-1998 Special assistant to the secretary of the interior and special assistant at the White House, 1980-1981 Nominated to U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, March 29, 1996; no Senate vote