Edwards, Harry Thomas Born 1940 in New York, NY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit Nominated by Jimmy Carter on December 6, 1979, to a seat vacated by David L. Bazelon; Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1980, and received commission on February 20, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1994-2001. Assumed senior status on November 3, 2005. Education: Cornell University, B.S., 1962 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1965 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1965-1970 Professor of law, University of Michigan Law School, 1970-1975, 1977-1980 Labor arbitrator, 1971-1980 Professor of law, Harvard Law School, 1975-1977 Chairman of the board, National Railroad Passenger Corporation, 1978-1980 Race or Ethnicity: African American Gender: Male Manuscript sources