Flaum, Joel Martin Born 1936 in Hudson, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by Gerald Ford on November 18, 1974, to a seat vacated by Philip W. Tone. Confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1974, and received commission on December 20, 1974. Service terminated on June 1, 1983, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 14, 1983, to a seat vacated by Robert Arthur Sprecher. Confirmed by the Senate on May 4, 1983, and received commission on May 5, 1983. Served as chief judge, 2000-2006. Education: Union College, B.A., 1958 Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1963 Northwestern University School of Law, LL.M., 1964 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant commander, JAG Corps, 1981-1992 Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1964-1965 Assistant state's attorney, Cook County, Illinois, 1965-1969 Lecturer, Northwestern University School of Law, 1967-1969 Associate director, Police Legal Advisory Program, Northwestern University School of Law, 1967-1968 Assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1969-1972; first assistant attorney general, 1970-1972 First assistant U.S. attorney, Northern District of Illinois, 1972-1975