Mays, Samuel H. Jr. Born 1948 in Memphis, TN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee Nominated by George W. Bush on January 23, 2002, to a seat vacated by Jerome Turner. Confirmed by the Senate on May 9, 2002, and received commission on May 10, 2002. Education: Amherst College, B.A., 1970 Yale University School of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Private practice, Tennessee, 1973-1995 Legal counsel to the governor of Tennessee, 1995-1997 Deputy to the governor and chief of staff, Tennessee, 1997-2000 Private practice, Tennessee, 2000-2002