Daniel Anthony Manion

Daniel Anthony Manion (born February 1, 1942) is an American lawyer, politician, and jurist serving as an inactive senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit whose chambers were in South Bend, Indiana. Early life and education The elder son of Clarence and Virginia Manion, Daniel Manion received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1964. His father, Clarence Manion (1896–1979), was dean of Notre Dame Law School and president of the Manion Forum, a conservative radio and television program. His mother, Virginia ("Gina") O'Brien Manion, was a well-known owner and trainer of Arabian horses. At Notre Dame, Manion was a three-time champion in the Bengal Bouts, a boxing tournament begun by legendary football coach Knute Rockne. Following graduation, Manion served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, when he was deployed. Career He was appointed the director of industrial development for the Indiana Department of Commerce in 1968. While serving in this position, Manion attended night school at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1973. After a brief stint in the state attorney general's office, Manion entered the private practice of law, where he remained until his confirmation as a federal judge. He also served as an Indiana state senator from 1978 to 1982.