Susan Harrell Black
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1992 and confirmed by voice vote, Susan Harrell Black is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. She earned a law degree from University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) in 1967. She previously served on the Middle District of Florida.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 11, 1992
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1992
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Florida State 1964 · University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) 1967
- Succeeded
- Thomas Alonzo Clark
- Succeeded by
- Adalberto Jose Jordan
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Middle District of Florida | Carter (D) | voice |
| 1992 | Eleventh Circuit · succeeded Thomas Alonzo Clark | Bush (R) | 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.
| Florida State University | B.A. | 1964 |
| University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) | J.D. | 1967 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.M. | 1984 |
33 years on the Eleventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).