Alma mater
University of Southern Mississippi
10 U.S. federal judges studied here. See where it ranks among law schools by judges produced.
Judges
| Judge | Degree | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael D. Sullivan | Associate Justice | 1960 | |
| William H. Steele | B.A. | Judge | 1972 |
| Bradley E. Byrne | Judge | – | |
| Dan M. Lee | Justice | – | |
| David Ishee | Associate Justice | – | |
| Edwin L. Pittman | Justice | – | |
| James W. Kitchens | Justice | – | |
| James W. Smith Jr. | Justice | – | |
| L Joseph Lee | Judge | – | |
| Randy G. Pierce | Justice | – |
Source: FJC Biographical Directory. Data last verified 2026-08-15. Verify against the primary source before relying.