Myerscough, Sue Ellen Born 1951 in Springfield, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Jeanne E. Scott. Confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 2011, and received commission on March 14, 2011. Education: Southern Illinois University, B.A., 1973 Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., 1980 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Harold A. Baker, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois, 1980-1981 Private practice, Springfield, Illinois, 1981-1987 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, 1987-1998; associate judge, 1987-1990; circuit judge, 1990-1998 Judge, Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, 1998-2011