Judge Michel was appointed by President Reagan in 1988. Prior to joining the Federal Circuit, he was Assistant District Attorney, Philadelphia, PA (1967-71); Deputy Assistant Attorney for Investigations (1972-1974); Assistant Watergate Special Prosecutor (1974-75); assistant counsel, Senate Intelligence Committee (1975-76); deputy chief, Public Integrity Section, Criminal Division, U.S. Dept. of Justice (1976-78); “Koreagate” prosecutor (1976-78); Associate Deputy Attorney General (1978- 81); and counsel and administrative assistant to Senator Arlen Specter (1981- 88).