JUDICIAL · WI · 1996-2015
Shirley Abrahamson
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Wisconsin
NOTABLE
On the record
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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Others who held this office in Wisconsin
- Annette Ziegler (2021-present)
- Patience Roggensack (2015-2021)
- Roland Day (1995-1996)