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