Southern District of California (San Diego)
Career Highlights: Appointed chief judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California, 2019, retired April 2024; judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California, 2010-19; partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 2008-10; shareholder, chair, Heller Ehrman LLP, 2003-08; partner, Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, 1989-2003; associate, Luce Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, 1984-89
Law School: USC Gould School of Law, 1981
Career Highlights: Appointed chief judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California, 2019, retired April 2024; judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California, 2010-19; partner, Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, 2008-10; shareholder, chair, Heller Ehrman LLP, 2003-08; partner, Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, 1989-2003; associate, Luce Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, 1984-89
Law School: USC Gould School of Law, 1981
SAN DIEGO — Judge Margaret M. Mann has witnessed many heartbreaking stories of people who lost their livelihoods, savings and homes in her 40-year legal career and takes pride in having helped them rebuild their lives.
“I like to think that being in this job has made me a better person because you really understand that the job isn’t about you. I put that robe on, play a role, and none of it can be about my personal inter... (continued)
