Born: 30-May-1951
Birthplace: Vinton, IA

Gender: Female
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Judge

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Iowa Chief Justice

Father: David Ternus
Mother: Shirlene
Husband: Denny Drake (two daughters, one son)
Daughter: Whitney
Daughter: Brooklyn
Son: Rob

    High School: Vinton High School, Vinton, IA
    University: BA Home Economics, University of Iowa (1972)
    Law School: JD, Drake University Law School (1977)

    Iowa State Supreme Court Chief Justice (2006-)
    Iowa State Supreme Court Justice (1993-2006)
    Bradshaw, Fowler, Proctor & Fairgrave (1977-93)
    State Bar of Arizona 1984
    Iowa State Bar Association 1977, Board of Governors
    Order of the Coif
    Phi Beta Kappa Society
    Polk County Bar Association President (1984-85)

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