Gibbons, Julia Smith Born 1950 in Pulaski, TN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 12, 1983, to a seat vacated by Harry W. Wellford. Confirmed by the Senate on June 6, 1983, and received commission on June 7, 1983. Served as chief judge, 1994-2000. Service terminated on August 2, 2002, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on October 9, 2001, to a seat vacated by Gilbert S. Merritt. Confirmed by the Senate on July 29, 2002, and received commission on July 31, 2002. Education: Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1972 University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. William E. Miller, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, 1975-1976 Private practice, Memphis, Tennessee, 1976-1979 Legal advisor, Gov. Lamar Alexander, Tennessee, 1979-1981 Judge, Tennessee Circuit Court, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Division VI, 1981-1983