Background
Sharko, Susan Margaret was born on March 23, 1955 in Morristown, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Nicholas and Ann Maureen (Harris) Sharko.
Sharko, Susan Margaret was born on March 23, 1955 in Morristown, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Nicholas and Ann Maureen (Harris) Sharko.
Lehigh University (Bachelor of Arts, with highest honors, 1976). New York University (Juris Doctor, Law Secretary to Honorary Robert L. Clifford, Associate Justice, New Jersey Supreme Court, 1979-1980.
Law clerk to Honorary Robert L. Clifford New Jersey Supreme Court, 1979-1980. Associate Shanley & Fisher, Professional Corporation, Morristown, New Jersey, 1980-1986, partner, 1987. Partner, co-chair, products liability practice Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Florham Park.
Chairman board on attorney certified New Jersey Supreme Court, 1996-1997.
Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member Trial Attorneys of New Jersey (vice president), William J. Brennan Junior Inn of Court (master).
Married William Martin Petersen, 1980. Children: Matthew, James, Christopher, Juliana.