AS ANYONE WHO HAS ever seen Judge Stephanie B. Manis on the bench can attest, her judicial style is anything but languid. Leaning forward, peering intently at the parties before the bench, lawyers know that her beaming smile is the deceptive public aspect of a diligent, razor-sharp judicial mind that has little patience for the unprepared attorney or poorly crafted argument.
It’s not surprising then that when she decided to retire, she planned it carefully, first giving her staff time to look for new positions and privately giving notice to the courthouse community. Manis, 67, will take senior status at Fulton County Superior Court on Oct. 31. “I’ve spent 30 years in government,” she said, her ever-present smile dimming a bit. “It’s just time.
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