Daniel Anthony Manion
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Daniel Anthony Manion is a Judge
on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
.
Manion received his B.A.
from the University of Notre Dame
in 1964. At Notre Dame, Manion was a participant in the Bengal Bouts
. Following graduation, Manion served in the Army in the Vietnam War
. He was appointed the Director of Industrial Development for the Indiana Department of Commerce in 1968. While serving in this position, Manion attended night school at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, receiving his J.D.
in 1973. After a brief stint in the state attorney general's office, Manion entered the private practice of law. He also served as an Indiana state senator from 1978 to 1982.
On February 21, 1986, President Ronald Reagan
nominated Manion for the bench, to a seat vacated by Wilbur Frank Pell, Jr.. Manion was confirmed by the United States Senate
on June 26, 1986, and received his commission on July 24, 1986. He assumed senior status
on December 18, 2007.
Manion is married to Ann Manion, President of the Women's Care Center, and has four children, Mary, Katherine, Patrick and Michael.
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Judge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open...
on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the courts in the following districts:* Central District of Illinois* Northern District of Illinois...
.
Manion received his B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
in 1964. At Notre Dame, Manion was a participant in the Bengal Bouts
Bengal Bouts
The Bengal Bouts is a charity boxing tournament hosted by the Men's Boxing Club held annually at the University of Notre Dame, with proceeds benefiting the Holy Cross Missions in Bangladesh. Begun in 1920 by legendary football coach Knute Rockne to condition football players in the offseason, the...
. Following graduation, Manion served in the Army in the Vietnam War
Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a Cold War-era military conflict that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia from 1 November 1955 to the fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. This war followed the First Indochina War and was fought between North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, and the government of...
. He was appointed the Director of Industrial Development for the Indiana Department of Commerce in 1968. While serving in this position, Manion attended night school at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, receiving his J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
in 1973. After a brief stint in the state attorney general's office, Manion entered the private practice of law. He also served as an Indiana state senator from 1978 to 1982.
On February 21, 1986, President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
nominated Manion for the bench, to a seat vacated by Wilbur Frank Pell, Jr.. Manion was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on June 26, 1986, and received his commission on July 24, 1986. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on December 18, 2007.
Manion is married to Ann Manion, President of the Women's Care Center, and has four children, Mary, Katherine, Patrick and Michael.
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