Background
Granholm, Jennifer Mulhern was born on February 5, 1959 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Arrived in the United States, 1962. Daughter of Civtor Ivar and Shirley Alfreda (Dowden) Granholm.
Granholm, Jennifer Mulhern was born on February 5, 1959 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Arrived in the United States, 1962. Daughter of Civtor Ivar and Shirley Alfreda (Dowden) Granholm.
Bachelor, University California, Berkeley, 1984. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1987.
Judicial law clerk to honorary Damon J. Keith United States Court Appeals (6th Circuit), Detroit, 1987—1988. Executive assistant Wayne County Executive, 1988—1989. Assistant United States attorney (eastern district) Michigan United States Department Justice, 1990—1994.
Corporate Counsel Wayne County, 1994—1998. Attorney general State of Michigan, 1999—2002, governor, 2003—2011. General counsel Detroit/Wayne County Stadium Authority, 1996—1998.
Commissioner Great Lakes Commission. Member board Cyberstate.org Young Women’s Christian Association. Member of Midwestern Governors Association (vice chairwoman since 2008), Inc.
Society Irish Lawyers, Women's Law Association, Detroit Bar Association.
Married Daniel Granholm Mulhern, May 23, 1986. Children: Kathryn, Cecelia, Jack.