Easterbrook, Frank Hoover Born 1948 in Buffalo, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 25, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on April 3, 1985, and received commission on April 4, 1985. Served as chief judge, 2006-present. Education: Swarthmore College, B.A., 1970 University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Levin H. Campbell, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 1973-1974 Assistant to the solicitor general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1974-1977 Deputy solicitor general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1978-1979 Principal employee, Lexecon, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, 1980-1985 Faculty, University of Chicago Law School, 1978-1985