Dennis, James L. Born 1936 in Monroe, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 31, 1995, to a seat vacated by Charles Clark. Confirmed by the Senate on September 28, 1995, and received commission on October 2, 1995. Education: Louisiana Tech University, B.A., 1959 Louisiana State University Law School, J.D., 1962 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.M., 1984 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1955-1957 Private practice, Monroe, Louisiana, 1962-1972 State representative, Louisiana, 1968-1972 Judge, Louisiana District Court, Fourth Judicial District, 1972-1974 Judge, Louisiana Court of Appeal, Second Judicial Circuit, 1974-1975 Associate justice, Supreme Court of Louisiana, 1975-1995