Born: June 14, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio
Marital Status: Widowed
Children: daughter, Megan Grano; son, Daniel Grano
Education: Bachelor's degree from Marygrove College and Juris Doctorate from University of Detroit Law School.
Employment/Military Record: Law clerk to Judge John Gillis of the Michigan Court of Appeals, 1972-1974; Assistant Wayne County Prosecutor, 1974-1979; Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1979-1989; Partner, Plunkett and Cooney, 1989-1992
Community Activities: Commisioner, Pew Commission on foster care in the U.S.; former Vice President, Conference of Chief Justices; former co-chair, Conference of Chief Justices Problem Solving Courts Committee; member, Federalist Society, Michigan Lawyers Chapter; former president, Incorporated Association of Irish American Lawyers; former president, Federal Bar Association, Detroit chapter