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Land, Clay D.
Born 1960 in Shreveport, LA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
Nominated by George W. Bush on September 21, 2001, to a seat vacated by J. Robert Elliot. Confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 2001, and received commission on December 21, 2001. Served as chief judge, 2014-2020.
Education:
University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1982
University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1985
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
Nominated by George W. Bush on September 21, 2001, to a seat vacated by J. Robert Elliot. Confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 2001, and received commission on December 21, 2001. Served as chief judge, 2014-2020.
Education:
University of Georgia, B.B.A., 1982
University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1985
Professional Career:
Private practice, Columbus, Georgia, 1985-2001
City councilor, Columbus, Georgia, 1993-1994
State senator, Georgia, 1995-2000