Bernice Bouie Donald
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 96–2, Bernice Bouie Donald was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 1979. She previously served on the Western District of Tennessee.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 6, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 96–2
- Education
- Memphis State (now University of Memphis) 1974 · Memphis State (now University of Memphis) Cecil C. Humphreys Law 1979
- Succeeded
- Ronald Lee Gilman
- Succeeded by
- Andre Bernard Mathis
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Western District of Tennessee · succeeded Odell Horton | Clinton (D) | voice |
| 2011 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Ronald Lee Gilman | Obama (D) | 96–2 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) | B.A. | 1974 |
| Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law | J.D. | 1979 |
11 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).