Background
Davidson, Mary Lisbeth was born on September 17, 1939 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Arthur Harley and Janet Sherk (Harris) Davidson.
educator Family and matrimonial judge
Davidson, Mary Lisbeth was born on September 17, 1939 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Arthur Harley and Janet Sherk (Harris) Davidson.
AB cum laude, Stanford University, 1960. Postgrad, Deutsche Sommerschule, Portland, 1961. Juris Doctor, University Minnesota, 1975.
Bar: Minnesota 1975. United States District Court Minnesota 1975, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1982. Secondary teacher Portland Public Schools (Oregon), 1961-1963. Student director University of Minnesota Law School LegalAid Clinics, Minneapolis, 1974-1975.
Sole practice, Minneapolis, 1975-1980.
Clinical instructor William Mitchell College Law, Saint Paul, 1976-1980. Clinical supervisor Hamline U. Law School, Saint Paul, since 1979.
Family court referee Hennepin County, Minneapolis, 1980-1987. District court judge, 1987.
Advisor Chrysalis, Minneapolis, 1982.
Precinct chairman Democratic Farm Labor Party, Edina, Minnesota, 1983—1984, 1986—1987. Member of American Bar Association, Stanford University Alumni (board directors 1992), American Academy Matrimonial Lawyers (board governors 1985-1992), Minnesota Women Lawyers, Hennepin County Bar Association (chairman community relations committee 1983-1985, since 1991), Minnesota State Bar Association, Stanford Minnesota Club (president Minneapolis 1977-1978).
Married Lawrence Edward Winter, July 7, 1960 (divorced 1971). Children: Anne, Catherine, William, Peter. Married Charles Frederick Sweetland, June 11, 1977 (divorced 1993).