JUDICIAL · GA · 2005-2009
Leah Ward Sears
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Georgia
NOTABLE
On the record
First Black woman state SC chief in U.S.; Obama SCOTUS shortlist 2009-2010
Background
Leah Ward Sears served as Chief Justice · State Supreme Court of Georgia from 2005–2009 (4 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Norman Fletcher; succeeded by Carol Hunstein. Note: First Black woman state SC chief in U.S.; Obama SCOTUS shortlist 2009-2010. Same-year political environment (2005): Governor Sonny Perdue; Attorney General Thurbert Baker; Secretary of State Cathy Cox.
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- David Nahmias (2021-2022)
- Harold Melton (2018-2021)
- P. Harris Hines (2017-2018)
- Hugh Thompson (2013-2017)
- Carol Hunstein (2009-2011)
- Norman Fletcher (2001-2005)
- Robert Benham (1995-2001)