Melanie L. Cyganowski

Background

Cyganowski, Melanie L. was born on June 8, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Daniel F. and Sophia A. Cyganowski.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in anthropology, Grinnell College, 1974; postgraduate in urban development, Cornell Univercity, 1975; Juris Doctor magna cum laude, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1981.

Career

Coordinator program planning, planner, consultant department community development and human resources, City of Buffalo, New York, 1974-1978; director individual referral program, Broadway-Filmore Area Council, Inc., Buffalo, 1978-1979; summer associate, Hodgson, Russ, Andrews, Wood & Goodyear, Buffalo, 1980; law clerk to Honorary Charles L. Brieant, United States District Court (southern district) New York, 1981-1982; litigation associate, Sullivan & Cromwell, New York City, 1982-1989; senior attorney, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, 1989-1993; judge, United States Bankruptcy Court (eastern district) New York, Happauge, since 1993. Bar: New York 1982, Supreme Court of the United States Court, United States Court Appeals (2nd. circuit), United States District Court (southern, eastern and western districts) New York.

Achievements

• Melanie L. Cyganowski has been listed as a reputable Bankruptcy judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Federal Bar Council, New York State Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocations: bicycling, gardening, fishing.

Connections

Married, 1989.

Father:

Daniel F.

Mother:

Sophia A. Cyganowski