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Sheryl Halle Lipman Chief Judge

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

May 1, 2014CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

95–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 30, 2014 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jan 6, 2014 · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed Apr 30, 2014 · roll call 95–0 · Born 1963, TN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee	Barack Obama	May 1, 2014	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.