Born 1967 in Kansas City, MO

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on March 11, 2019, to a seat vacated by Gerald Ellis Rosen. Confirmed by the Senate on December 19, 2019, and received commission on December 31, 2019. Service terminated on June 14, 2022, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on February 2, 2022, to a seat vacated by Helene N. White. Confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 2022, and received commission on June 14, 2022.

Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 2016-2019

Education:
Wichita State University, A.A., 1988
Wichita State University, B.S., 1989
Washington University School of Law, J.D., 1992

Professional Career:

Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1992-1997
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Michigan, 1997-2016; executive assistant U.S. attorney, 2010-2016