Kennelly, Matthew F. Born 1956 in Marion, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 26, 1999, to a seat vacated by Paul E. Plunkett; Confirmed by the Senate on April 15, 1999, and received commission on April 22, 1999. Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1978 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1981 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, IL, 1981-1982 Law clerk, Hon. Prentice Marshall, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 1982-1984 Private practice, Chicago, IL, 1984-1999 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male