White, Helene N. Born 1954 in Jackson Heights, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on April 15, 2008, to a seat vacated by Susan Bieke Neilson. Confirmed by the Senate on June 24, 2008, and received commission on August 8, 2008. Education: Barnard College, A.B., 1975 University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Charles L. Levin, Michigan Supreme Court, 1978-1980 Judge, 36th District Court, Common Pleas Court for the City of Detroit, 1981-1983 Judge, Wayne County Circuit Court, Michigan, 1983-1993 Judge, Michigan Court of Appeals, 1993-2008