Kethledge, Raymond M. Born 1966 in Summit, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on March 19, 2008, to a seat vacated by James L. Ryan. Confirmed by the Senate on June 24, 2008, and received commission on July 7, 2008. Education: University of Michigan, B.A., 1989 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1993 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Ralph B. Guy, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1993-1994 Private practice, Michigan, 1994, 1998-2001, 2002-2008 Judiciary counsel, U.S. Sen. Spencer Abraham, Michigan, 1995-1997 Law clerk, Hon. Anthony Kennedy, Supreme Court of the United States, 1997-1998 Counsel, Ford Motor Company, 2001-2002