O`Brien, Terrence L. Born 1943 in Lincoln, NE Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by Wade Brorby. Confirmed by the Senate on April 15, 2002, and received commission on April 16, 2002. Education: University of Wyoming, B.S., 1965 University of Wyoming Law School, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: U.S. Army, Ordnance Corps, 1966-1969 Staff attorney, Land & Natural Resources Division/Appellate Section, U.S. Department of Justice, 1972-1974 Private practice, Wyoming, 1974-1980 District judge, Sixth Judicial District Court of Wyoming, 1980-2000 President, Visionary Communications, Inc., 2000-2001 Private practice, Wyoming, 2001-2002