Daniel, Wiley Young Born 1946 in Louisville, KY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado Nominated by William J. Clinton on March 31, 1995, to a seat vacated by Sherman G. Finesilver. Confirmed by the Senate on June 30, 1995, and received commission on June 30, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2008-2013. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2013. Education: Howard University, B.A., 1968 Howard University School of Law, J.D., 1971 Professional Career: Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1971-1977 Director, Wayne County [Michigan] Neighborhood Legal Services, 1974-1976 Adjunct professor, Detroit College of Law, 1974-1977 Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1977-1995 Adjunct professor, University of Colorado School of Law, 1977-1980 Director, Personnel Services Board, 1979-1983 Director and vice-chair, Iliff School of Theology, 1983-