Judge Gorman earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Massachusetts Boston and her Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School.

She began her legal career while completing her undergraduate and law degrees, working extensively with low-income families on matters involving housing, unemployment, and family law. During this time, Judge Gorman also assisted elders across all income levels in family and probate matters, building a strong foundation in client-centered advocacy.

Following law school, Judge Gorman co-founded the law firm Gorman & Greenberg, where she represented families from diverse economic backgrounds in family, juvenile, and probate law. In addition to her private practice, she served as a supervising attorney at the Boston College Legal Assistance Bureau and taught law students through the Pretrial Litigation Program, further demonstrating her commitment to mentorship and legal education.

In 2011, Judge Gorman was appointed to the Probate and Family Court bench by Governor Deval Patrick. She initially served in the Essex Probate and Family Court before assuming her appointed role as an Associate Justice of the Middlesex Probate and Family Court. In 2018, she was appointed First Justice of the Norfolk Probate and Family Court. Judge Gorman spent the remainder of her judicial career serving the communities of Norfolk and Dukes Counties before retiring from the bench in January 2025.

Throughout her judicial tenure, Judge Gorman was a trusted mentor to colleagues and an active participant in professional development programs through MCLE, the Massachusetts Bar Association, and MAGAL.

In her current role as a mediator, conciliator, arbitrator, and special master, Judge Gorman is dedicated to helping individuals resolve disputes outside of the courtroom, empowering them to reach thoughtful, collaborative outcomes that allow them to move forward with clarity and confidence.