Sixth Circuit / Appointed 1997 / Senior status
Ronald Lee Gilman
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1997 and confirmed by the Senate 98–1, Ronald Lee Gilman is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1967. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 6, 1997
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1997
- Confirmed
- 98–1
- Education
- Harvard Law School 1967
- Succeeded
- Herbert Theodore Milburn
- Succeeded by
- Bernice Bouie Donald
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Herbert Theodore Milburn | Clinton (D) | 98–1 |
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
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | S.B. | 1964 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1967 |
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).