Biographical Information

Born: January 6, 1965 in Grand Rapids
Marital Status: Married
Children: Marlee (12), Katie (9), Raymond (8)
Education: University of Michigan, B.A. (with distinction), 1987; University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D. (with honors), 1990
Employment/Military Record: McDermott, Will and Emery, 1990-1992; Buchanan and Bos, 1992-1995; Buchanan and Beckering 1995 to Present
Community Activities: Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Project, Board Member 1999 to 2006, Secretary/Treasurer 2002 to 2006; Religious Ed. Instructor, St. Stephen's Church, 2002-2006
Religion: Catholic

Elections and Political Participation

Court of Appeals 3rd District 2018
General Vote: 678,505 of 1,301,186 (52%)
Primary Vote: NA

Court of Appeals 3rd District 2012
General Vote: 554,371 of 1,591,495 (34%)

Court of Appeals 3rd District 2008
General Vote: 737,496 of 737,496 (100%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Supreme Court 2006
General Vote: 561,484 of 4,992,936 (11%)
Campaign Finance Reports

Political Activities: Member, Women's Progressive Alliance, Democratic Party. Bar Activities: Trustee, Grand Rapids Bar Association; Vice-Chairman, Hillman Trial Advocacy Program; Former Treasurer, Michigan Trial Lawyers Association