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Reeves, Pamela Lynn
Born July 21, 1954, in Marion, VA
Died September 10, 2020
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Nominated by Barack Obama on January 6, 2014, to a seat vacated by Thomas W. Phillips. Confirmed by the Senate on March 5, 2014, and received commission on March 7, 2014. Served as chief judge, 2019-2020. Service terminated on September 10, 2020, due to death.
Education:
University of Tennessee, B.A., 1976
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 1979
Professional Career:
Died September 10, 2020
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Nominated by Barack Obama on January 6, 2014, to a seat vacated by Thomas W. Phillips. Confirmed by the Senate on March 5, 2014, and received commission on March 7, 2014. Served as chief judge, 2019-2020. Service terminated on September 10, 2020, due to death.
Education:
University of Tennessee, B.A., 1976
University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 1979
Professional Career:
Private practice, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1979-2014
Other Nominations/Recess Appointments:Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, May 16, 2013; no Senate vote