Sixth Circuit / Appointed 1997 / Active
Eric L. Clay
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1997 and confirmed by voice vote, Eric L. Clay is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Yale Law School in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 31, 1997
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1997
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of North Carolina 1969 · Yale Law School 1972
- Succeeded
- Ralph B. Guy Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Ralph B. Guy Jr. | Clinton (D) | voice |
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.
Education
| University of North Carolina | B.A. | 1969 |
| Yale Law School | J.D. | 1972 |
Sources
28 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).