UDM Events

Hon. Jennifer Faunce '90 & Ms. Suzanne Faunce '98

October 13, 2009
Faculty Lounge – 1 to 2 p.m.

LUNCH WITH A LAWYER – SIBLINGS EDITION
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Hon. Jennifer Faunce ’90

Judge Jennifer Faunce is a 1990 graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.  She was elected to office for her first term beginning January 1, 2003, as a judge for the 37th Judicial District Court for the State of Michigan (serving the cities of Warren and Centerline).

Prior to her terms on the bench, Judge Faunce served as State Representative for Warren and Sterling Heights for four years.  During her time at the State House, she chaired the Committee on Criminal Justice.  One of the most important laws she passed was a bill that cleared the way for GM to invest $1 billion into the Warren Tech Center.  Before her election to the State House, she served as an Assistant Macomb County Prosecutor for seven years.

Judge Faunce has continuously given her time to charity throughout her community.  In 2001, she was recognized for her work as the recipient of the March of Dimes Macomb Alexander Citizen of the Year.  She currently serves as chairman of the board for the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan and is active with Families Exploring Down Syndrome (FEDS).

Suzanne Faunce ’98

Suzanne Faunce is a 1998 graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.  She is an Assistant Macomb County Prosecutor and currently serves as Chief of the Senior Crimes Unit.  In the Prosecutor’s Office, her responsibilities have included work in the Sex Crimes Unit, Carehouse Prosecution, Circuit Court Division, Appeals and District Court Division.  Her professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association, Macomb Bar Association, and the Women Lawyer’s Association.  She received her B.A. degree from Western Michigan University.