Traveling Abrahamson exhibit makes stop in Wausau; upcoming dates added
"Justice for All: The Legacy of Chief Justice Shirely S. Abrahamson," a traveling exhibit celebrating former Chief Justice Abrahamson, is currently traveling across the state, showcasing text, photos and other heirlooms that catalog her groundbreaking professional career, which included becoming the longest serving justice in United States history.
Abrahamson exhibit travels around the state
An exhibit honoring Wisconsin’s first woman Supreme Court justice is making its way across the state.
Applications open for AWL scholarships supporting female law students
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Flags to fly at half staff on Tuesday in Abrahamson’s honor
Flags will fly at half staff in Wisconsin on Tuesday in honor of the former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, who died on Dec. 19 at age 87. Abrahamson became the first woman to serve on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 1976 and the court’s first female chief justice in 1996. She was […]
Remembering Shirley Abrahamson: Justices, lawmakers offer condolences
After news of the death of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson, many who knew Abrahamson personally and professionally are offering their condolences.
Longtime Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Abrahamson dies (UPDATE)
Shirley Abrahamson, the longest-serving Wisconsin Supreme Court justice in state history and the first woman to serve on the high court, has died. She was 87.
Chief Justice Abrahamson honored with reading-room dedication, portrait released
The retired Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson was honored with a virtual reading-room dedication and portrait release on Tuesday.
Habush Habush & Rottier makes $10,000 contribution to Abrahamson Reading Room
The law firm Habush Habush & Rottier is making a $10,000 contribution to the new Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson Reading Room at the Wisconsin Historical Society Library.
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson honored with executive order, reading room naming
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson received statewide recognition for her career and legacy on Tuesday.
Deadline for women lawyers scholarship applications on Monday
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YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW: Abrahamson let the sunshine in
As Justice Shirley Abrahamson ends her tenure on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, after 43 years and more than 1,300 authored opinions, she leaves a rich legacy of legal scholarship, importantly including her support for government transparency.
Hagedorn to be sworn in Thursday
Brian Hagedorn's inauguration as a state Supreme Court justice this week will mark the end of a legal age and starkly underscore governors' power to reshape Wisconsin courtrooms with like-minded appointees.
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