Born: December 2, 1954 in Jackson Heights, New York
Education: Attended Barnard College and Columbia University, and graduate of New York City University (A.B) and University of Pennsylvania Law School (juris doctor).
Employment/Military Record: Former law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Charles Levin (1978-80).
Community Activities: Member of boards of Michigan Legal Services, Coalition on Temporary Shhelter, Metropolitan Detroit YWCA, Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit, National Board of Governors American Jewish Committee, American Judicature Society, Women Lawyers Association of Michigan and National Association of Women Judges.