Conley, William Martin Born 1956 in Rice Lake, WI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin Nominated by Barack Obama on October 29, 2009, to a seat vacated by Barbara B. Crabb. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 2010, and received commission on March 25, 2010. Served as chief judge, 2010-present. Education: University of Wisconsin, B.A., 1978 University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 1982 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Thomas E. Fairchild, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1982-1984 Private practice, Madison, Wisconsin, 1984-2010