Born: May 17, 1951 in Saginaw
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Curt Benson
Children: Caitlin and Robert
Education: Bachelor's degree from Michigan State University, law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Employment/Military Record: prehearing attorney/law clerk for Court of Appeals, hearing panelist for Attorney Discipline Board and member of State Bar Grievance Committee, private practice attorney
Community Activities: American Bar Association, State Bar Association, American Judges Association, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan and other groups