Marianne O. Battani
(1944- )
Date of Birth
  • May 18 , 1944, Detroit, Michigan
Education
  • University of Detroit, B.A., cum laude, 1966
  • Detroit College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1972
Private Practice
  • Law Offices of Donald E. Gratrix, 1972-1974
  • Sole Practitioner, Detroit, Michigan, 1974-1981
Judicial Experience
  • Judge, Common Pleas Court, Detroit, Michigan, 1981
  • Judge, 36th District Court, City of Detroit, Michigan, 1981-1982
  • Judge, Wayne County Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1982-2000
  • Judge, U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, 2000-present
Academic Positions
  • Faculty, National Judicial College, 1992-1998, Michigan Judicial Institute
Other Employment
  • IBM, Systems Engineer, 1966-1972
Professional Associations
  • State Bar of Michigan, 1972-present
    • Board of Commissioners, 1978-1984
    • U. S. Court Rules Committee
    • Founding Chairperson, Senior Justice Committee
  • Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, 1972-present
    • President, 1976
  • Detroit Bar Association, 1972-present
  • Italian American Bar Association, 1980-present
    • Treasurer, 1999-2000
  • Life Member, Michigan State Bar Foundation, 1984-present
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Federal Judges Association
Civic & Other Activities
  • Trustee Emeritus, Michigan State University College of Law
Honors and Awards
  • Honorary LL.D., Michigan State University College of Law, 1994