Type Of Business:
District Court
Expertise:
Ms. Manning's expertise is in trial law.
Major Product/SVS:
Judicial Services
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing in Musical Groups, Golfing, Playing Wind Instruments including the Flute, the Clarinet and the Saxophone
Education Degrees:
Master of Laws, University of Virginia; JD, The John Marshall Law School; Master of Arts, Roosevelt University; Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Chicago Teachers College (Now Chicago State University)
Affiliations Awards:
Illinois Judicial Council; American Bar Association
Country of Origin:
IL, USA
Date of Distinction:
1/28/2010
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Manning's enjoyment in her profession, ability to educate herself to function properly in her role, possession of four degrees and conscientious fair nature separate her from her peers.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Manning would like to be remembered by her peers as a fair, conscientious and honest individual.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. Manning would like to render everyone mindful of each other, and eliminate the lack of concern for other human beings people possess.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. Manning would like to have lunch with the late Mayor Harold Washington because of kindness, thoughtfulness and honesty.
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Housing Services; Local Musical Organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
43
Number Of Years In Current Position:
16
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her focused nature, persistence and the support she receives from her family; particularly her parents who were instrumental in all her accomplishments.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was inspired through her neighbor, who had a great reputation, maintained a lifelong ambition to work within the legal field, and gained extensive experience as a legal secretary.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Manning served as a school teacher as well as a trial lawyer. She plays in several ladies' jazz and big bands, which are comprised of lawyers and judges.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Listening to Criminal and Civil Case Hearings in Appellate Courts