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Campbell, Todd J.
Born September 5, 1956, in Rockford, IL
Died April 11, 2021
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 27, 1995, to a seat vacated by Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1995, and received commission on December 26, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2005-2012. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on December 1, 2016. Service terminated on April 11, 2021, due to death.
Education:
Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1978
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 1982
Professional Career:
Died April 11, 2021
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 27, 1995, to a seat vacated by Thomas A. Wiseman, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 1995, and received commission on December 26, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2005-2012. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on December 1, 2016. Service terminated on April 11, 2021, due to death.
Education:
Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1978
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 1982
Professional Career:
Private practice, Nashville, Tennessee, 1982-1993, 1995
Deputy campaign manager for legal affairs/treasurer, Albert Gore, Jr. for President Committee, 1987-1988
Counsel to personnel department, Clinton-Gore Presidential Transition Team, 1992-1993
Office of Vice President Albert Gore, Jr., 1993-1995; deputy counsel/director of administration, 1993; counsel/director of administration, 1993-1995