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Mary Mullarkey, the first woman to serve as Colorado Supreme Court chief justice, has died at 77

Mary Mullarkey, the first woman to serve as Colorado Supreme Court chief justice, has died at 77
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First female chief justice of Colorado Supreme Court dies

First female chief justice of Colorado Supreme Court dies March 31, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail DENVER (AP) The first female Supreme Court chief justice of Colorado has died after living for years with multiple sclerosis. Mary Mullarkey, who was 77, died Wednesday. She spent 23 years on the state s highest court and 12 years as the court s chief. “Justice Mullarkey was an extraordinary individual with an unparalleled mind, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement. Her impact on Colorado’s courts cannot be overstated. As the first female Supreme Court chief justice, she inspired countless future jurists. . Justice Mullarkey never allowed multiple sclerosis to slow her down, but continued to bring compassion, zeal, and wisdom to the court. She is already deeply missed.”

The Chief, Mary Mullarkey, remembered for her compassion and legal expertise

Mary J. Mullarkey, the first female chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court and its longest-serving, has died at age 77. Many of her former law clerks on Wednesday spoke of how the Chief, as they called her, was beloved and humble, even as she led the state s judicial system and held the power to shape the law through her written opinions in scores of cases. She never lost sight of the humanity of the participants. These weren t just litigants. They weren t just defendants. These were human beings, said Eileen Kiernan-Johnson, who worked for Mullarkey for eight years. There wasn t such a thing as a small case for her.

The Chief remembered for her compassion and legal expertise

Mary J. Mullarkey, the first female chief justice of the Colorado Supreme Court and its longest-serving, has died at age 77. Many of her former law clerks on Wednesday spoke of how the Chief, as they called her, was beloved and humble, even as she led the state s judicial system and held the power to shape the law through her written opinions in scores of cases. She never lost sight of the humanity of the participants. These weren t just litigants. They weren t just defendants. These were human beings, said Eileen Kiernan-Johnson, who worked for Mullarkey for eight years. There wasn t such a thing as a small case for her.

Mary Mullarkey, Colorado s First Woman Supreme Court Justice, Leaves Lasting Mark On State Court System

Ed Andrieski/AP Photo Colorado Chief Justice Mary Mullarkey announces at a news conference in the Supreme Court Chambers in Denver on Thursday, June 3, 2010, that she is retiring November 30. Colorado’s first woman to serve as a Supreme Court chief justice, Mary Mullarkey, died Wednesday morning after living with multiple sclerosis for many years. She was 77.  Mullarkey is heralded as a trailblazer and champion of women’s and minority rights, according to those who knew her.  “As a jurist and a leader, she played a critical role in transforming the justice system in Colorado,” said Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser in a statement. “Her mentoring and support for greater diversity and inclusion in the legal profession is another important part of her legacy. With her sharp intellect, tenacity, and compassion, Chief Justice Mullarkey was the definition of a public servant and our state is better because of her dedicated service.” 

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