(WSIL) Governor Mike Parson has appointed the Honorable Robin Ransom as the next Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Laura Denvir Stith in early March.
“Appointing a judge to the Supreme Court of Missouri is an important duty that I do not take lightly. I am proud and honored to name Judge Robin Ransom as the newest member of the state’s highest court,” Governor Parson said. “Judge Ransom will add valuable experience, perspective, and balance to the court. I have high confidence that she will continue to be a fair enforcer of the law, faithfully interpret the law as written, and reasonably consider decisions made at the trial and appellate level in her own evaluation.”
Judge Robin Ransom
Judge Ransom would be the first Black woman appointed to the Supreme Court of Missouri.Â
âJudge Ransom will add valuable experience, perspective, and balance to the court,  Governor Parson said.  I have high confidence that she will continue to be a fair enforcer of the law, faithfully interpret the law as written, and reasonably consider decisions made at the trial and appellate level in her own evaluation.âÂ
I am proud and honored to name Judge Robin Ransom as the newest member of the stateâs highest court. ð https://t.co/A7Lbbr10VSpic.twitter.com/NBrvJrRRt4 Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) May 24, 2021
Rooney appointed Div. 41 Family Court Commissioner
Submitted
Attorney Katie Rooney, a 1997 Chillicothe High School graduate, was recently appointed as the new Family Court Commissioner of Division 41 at a meeting of the Court en Banc.
Rooney is presently with the law firm of Lathrop GPM, where she handles the pro bono work for the firm and primarily represents parents in the Jackson County Family Court’s Treatment Program. In her five years with Lathrop, she was also appointed to represent juveniles in delinquency matters, and represent parents in termination of parental rights cases, and cases involving allegations of abuse and neglect.
New job postings for Southern Wisconsin job seekers madison.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from madison.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.