Smith, Milan Dale Jr. Born 1942 in Pendleton, OR Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on February 14, 2006, to a seat vacated by A. Wallace Tashima. Confirmed by the Senate on May 16, 2006, and received commission on May 18, 2006. Education: Brigham Young University, B.A., 1966 University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1969 Professional Career: Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1969-2006 President and general counsel, Los Angeles [California] Building Authority, 1983-2006 Vice chairman, California Fair Employment and Housing Commission, 1987-1991