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Bernette Joshua Johnson
American judge (born 1943) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bernette Joshua Johnson (born June 17, 1943)[1] is an American lawyer from New Orleans, who served as the chief justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from 2013 to 2020.[2]
Quick Facts Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, Preceded by ...
Bernette Johnson | |
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![]() Johnson in 2017 | |
Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court | |
In office February 1, 2013 ā December 31, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Catherine Kimball |
Succeeded by | John L. Weimer |
Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court from the 7th district | |
In office October 31, 1994 ā December 31, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Seat established |
Succeeded by | Piper D. Griffin |
Personal details | |
Born | (1943-06-17) June 17, 1943 (age 80) Donaldsonville, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Spelman College (BA) Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (JD) |
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She is the first African American to serve in this position, and succeeded Catherine D. Kimball.