Fairchild, Thomas Edward Born December 25, 1912, in Milwaukee, WI Died February 12, 2007, in Madison, WI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 11, 1966, to a seat vacated by Francis Ryan Duffy. Confirmed by the Senate on August 10, 1966, and received commission on August 11, 1966. Served as chief judge, 1975-1981. Assumed senior status on August 31, 1981. Service terminated on February 12, 2007, due to death. Education: Cornell University, A.B., 1934 University of Wisconsin Law School, LL.B., 1938 Professional Career: Private practice, Portage, Wisconsin, 1938-1941 Hearing commissioner, U.S. Office of Price Administration, Chicago, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1941-1945 Private practice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1945-1948, 1953-1957 Attorney general, State of Wisconsin, 1948-1961 Consultant, U.S. Office of Price Stabilization, 1951 U.S. attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, 1951-1952 Justice, Wisconsin Supreme Court, 1957-1966 Oral History