Griffith, Thomas Beall Born 1954 in Yokohama, Japan Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on February 14, 2005, to a seat vacated by Patricia M. Wald. Confirmed by the Senate on June 14, 2005, and received commission on June 29, 2005. Education: Brigham Young University, B.A., 1978 University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1985 Professional Career: Private practice, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1985-1989 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1989-1995, 1999-2000 Legal counsel, U.S. Senate, 1995-1999 General counsel, Brigham Young University, 2000-2005