Type Of Business:
Government Organization
Expertise:
Ms. Manning's expertise is in trial law.
Major Product/SVS:
Legal Services
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing in the Musical Groups, Golfing, Playing Wind Instruments Including the Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone
Education Degrees:
JD, The John Marshall Law School; Master of Laws, University of Virginia; Master of Arts, Roosevelt University; Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Chicago Teachers College (Now Chicago State University)
Affiliations Awards:
Illinois Judicial Counsel; American Bar Association
Date of Distinction:
10/15/2009
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. Manning's enjoyment of her profession, ability to educate herself to function properly in her role, possession of four degrees, and conscientious and fair nature separate her from her peers.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Ms. Manning hopes to be remembered as a fair, conscientious and honest individual.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If she could solve one problem in the world today, Ms. Manning would render everyone mindful of each other, and eliminate the lack of concern for other human beings.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
If she could have lunch with anyone, Ms. Manning would choose to dine with the late Mayor Harold Washington, because he was her role model; she feels he was a kind, wonderful mayor, who was thoughtful and honest.
Charity:
Volunteer, Local Housing Services; Local Musical Organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
42
Number Of Years In Current Position:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her ability to have and pursue objectives, persistence and the support she receives from her family and 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 from 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 has served as a school teacher, a trial lawyer and is currently a federal judge. She plays in several ladies' jazz and big bands which are a combination of lawyers and all scales of different judges.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Functioning as a Trial Court Judge for Federal Court System Including Criminal and Civil Hearings in the Appellate Courts