Portrait of Shirley Abrahamson
JUDICIAL · WI · 1996-2015

Shirley Abrahamson

Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Wisconsin
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Longest-serving WI justice; first woman WI chief; 19-year tenure

Background

Shirley Abrahamson occupied the Chief Justice · State Supreme Court office in Wisconsin for 19 years (1996–2015). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Roland Day; succeeded by Patience Roggensack. Note: Longest-serving WI justice; first woman WI chief; 19-year tenure. Same-year political environment (1996): Governor Tommy Thompson; Attorney General Jim Doyle; Secretary of State Doug La Follette.

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