Sixth Circuit / Appointed 2008 / Senior status
Helene N. White
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2008 and confirmed by the Senate 63–32, Helene N. White is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1978. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 24, 2008
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2008
- Confirmed
- 63–32
- Education
- Barnard College 1975 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1978
- Succeeded
- Susan Bieke Neilson
- Succeeded by
- Stephanie Dawkins Davis
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Susan Bieke Neilson | Bush (R) | 63–32 |
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
Sources
17 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).