Sykes, Diane S. Born 1957 in Milwaukee, WI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on November 14, 2003, to a seat vacated by John L. Coffey. Confirmed by the Senate on June 24, 2004, and received commission on July 1, 2004. Education: Northwestern University, B.S., 1980 Marquette University Law School, J.D., 1984 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Terence T. Evans, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1984-1985 Private practice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1985-1992 Judge, Wisconsin Circuit Court, Milwaukee County, 1992-1999 Justice, Wisconsin Supreme Court, 1999-2004