Donald, Bernice Bouie Born 1951 in Desoto County, MS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee Nominated by William J. Clinton on December 7, 1995, to a seat vacated by Odell Horton. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1995, and received commission on December 26, 1995. Service terminated on September 8, 2011, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Ronald Lee Gilman. Confirmed by the Senate on September 6, 2011, and received commission on September 8, 2011. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Western District of Tennessee, 1988-1995 Education: Memphis State University, B.A., 1974 Memphis State University School of Law, J.D., 1979 Professional Career: Private practice, Memphis, Tennessee, 1979-1980 Staff attorney, Employment Law & Economic Development Unit, Memphis [Tennessee] Area Legal Services, 1980 Assistant public defender, Shelby County, Tennessee, 1980-82 Adjunct professor, Shelby State Community College, 1981-1984 Judge, Tennessee General Sessions Criminal Court, 1982-1988 Adjunct professor, University of Memphis School of Law, 1985-1988