Kayatta, William Joseph Jr. Born 1953 in Pawtucket, RI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Nominated by Barack Obama on January 4, 2013, to a seat vacated by Kermit Victor Lipez. Confirmed by the Senate on February 13, 2013, and received commission on February 14, 2013. Education: Amherst College, B.A., 1976 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1979 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Frank M. Coffin, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 1979-1980 Private practice, Portland, Maine, 1980-2013