Haynes, William Joseph Jr. Born 1949 in Memphis, TN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 27, 1999, to a seat vacated by Thomas A. Higgins. Confirmed by the Senate on November 10, 1999, and received commission on November 15, 1999. Served as chief judge, 2012-present. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee, 1984-1999 Education: College of St. Thomas, B.A., 1970 Vanderbilt University School of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Tennessee Attorney General's Office, 1973-1984; assistant state attorney general, 1973-1977; senior assistant state attorney general, 1977-1978; deputy state attorney general, 1978-1984 Private practice, Nashville, Tennessee, 1984 Adjunct professor, Southeastern Paralegal Institute, 1986-1990 Adjunct professor, Vanderbilt University School of Law, 1987-1994, 1997-1998