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Scott L. Silliman

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Scott L. Silliman
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United States Court of Military Commission Review
Tenure
2012 - Present
Years in position
13
Education
Bachelor's
University of North Carolina, 1965
Law
University of North Carolina, 1968


Scott L. Silliman is an Article I federal judge serving on the United States Court of Military Commission Review. Silliman joined the court on September 12, 2012. The court reviews military commission trials and is composed of military judges appointed by the Secretary of Defense and civilian judges appointed by the president.[1]

Education

Silliman earned his B.A. and J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1965 and 1968, respectively.[2]

Military career

Silliman served in the Air Force from 1968 until 1993. He served as a staff judge advocate while enlisted.[2]

Professional career

Prior to joining the military commission, Silliman was a law professor at Duke University Law School for 21 years.[2]

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