Background
Lowe, Mary Johnson was born on June 10, 1924 in New York City.
Lowe, Mary Johnson was born on June 10, 1924 in New York City.
Bachelor, Hunter College, 1952. Bachelor of Laws, Brooklyn Law School, 1954. Master of Laws, Columbia University, 1955.
Doctor of Laws, City University of New York, 1990.
Private practice law, New York City, 1955-1971; judge, New York City Criminal Court, 1971-1972; acting justice, New York State Supreme Court, 1972-1974; judge, Bronx County Supreme Court, 1974; justice, New York State Supreme Court, 1977; justice, 1st Judicial District, 1978; judge, United States District Court (southern district) New York, 1978-1991; senior judge, United States District Court (southern district) New York, since 1991.
Member Women in Criminal Justice, Harlem Lawyers Association, Bronx Criminal Lawyers Association, New York County Lawyers Association, Bronx County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association (award for outstanding judicial contribution to criminal justice Section Criminal Justice 1978), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Urban League, National Council Negro Women, National Organization of Women.
Married Ivan A. Michael, November 4, 1961. Children: Edward H. Lowe, Leslie H. Lowe, Bess J. Michael.