Benjamin F. Gibson

Judge Benjamin F. Gibson

Personal

Birthday:

1931

Birthplace:

Safford, AL

Race or Ethnicity:

African American

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

U.S. Army private, 1948-1950
Assistant attorney general, State of Michigan, 1961-1963
Assistant prosecutor, Ingham County, Michigan, 1963-1964
Private practice, Lansing, Michigan, 1964-1979
Professor, Cooley Law School, 1979-1980

Education

Name of School:

Wayne University (now Wayne State University)

Degree:

B.S.

Degree Year:

1955

Name of School - Second:

Michigan State University College of Law

MSU Law offers a rigorous and intellectually challenging required curriculum enhanced by numerous specialty programs. Its integrated learning connecting theory to practice provides a thorough education in all principal areas of law and practice and gives you knowledge and hands-on experience that prepares you for a successful career.

Degree - Second:

J.D.

Degree Year - Second:

1960

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Western District of Michigan

Court Name:

Michigan Western District Court

President Nominating:

Jimmy Carter

Party Affiliation of President:

Democratic

Commission Date:

9/26/1979

Retirement from Active Service:

7/13/1996

Termination Date:

1/31/1999

Termination Reason:

Retirement