Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea became the highest-ranking woman in state government in Minnesota history when she was elected in 2012 and carried86 of the state's 87 counties.
She is a leader in the second-generation of women leaders in the legal profession. She works to encourage women to advance in the legal profession and to make the judicial system fairer to women in the courts.
On June 15, 2017, the Supreme Court issued its policy directive that strives to eliminate from court operations bias that is based on race, gender, ethnicity, age, disability, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation and any other status protected by law. See here.
On January 20, 2016, the Minnesota courts launched a new initiative to improve enforcement of Orders for Protection. See here.
On October 13, 2009, the "Family Violence Coordinating Council" hosted a resource fair to help victims and their advocates to learn about relief available through the courts. See here.
On May 29, 2009, when the economic collapse was trapping many women in dangerous situations because homes could not be sold because of the housing crisis, the court system offered practical advice. See here.
On January 7, 2015, the Minnesota Judicial Branch drew attention to the problem of witness intimidation in domestic violence cases. See here.
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