http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/newsChief Justice Maureen O'ConnorMon, 08 Apr 2013 11:52:50 -0400Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:52:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/Speeches/2013/CJOeditorial.aspcf3fdfc2-ceb5-4187-b777-31d118068d33As the U.S. Supreme Court heard historic oral arguments on same-sex marriage last week, a debate outside the courtroom centered on a timeless question facing the top court in the land: Should the justices respond to public opinion or lag behind as society moves forward?Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:47:56 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2012/SOJ_091312.aspb12e94c1-3f64-4083-b290-ba26360a4ddcChief Justice Maureen O’Connor gave her State of the Judiciary Address on Thursday at the annual Ohio Judicial Conference.Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:36:57 -0400http://law.uc.edu/news/justice-maureen-o'connora0458fa8-0625-4923-9cad-563ee678d201August marks an end and a beginning for hundreds of law students across the country: the end of internships, externships, and summer break; and the beginning of a legal career.Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:01:54 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/chiefHonor_052512.asp8eb1f87f-3051-466d-a416-7c89f890e7d1Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor thanked the Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni Association Thursday for being named one of two 2012 Alumni of the Year.Fri, 25 May 2012 10:35:41 -0400http://www.circlevilletoday.com/news/chief-justice-advocates-more-accessible-courts-during-rotary-visit/article_d5141ea4-93f0-11e1-8b63-001a4bcf887a.html22693f32-59ad-4c45-aaca-01ca2207aa1eChief Justice Maureen O’Connor visited the city Tuesday to address the Sunrise Rotary Club about the importance of more readily accessible courts in the public eye.Thu, 03 May 2012 17:50:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2012/chiefHonor_041112.asp0466d713-e562-4e7e-8d76-b73ed9321cccThe Cleveland-Marshall College of Law has announced that Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor will be named 2012 Alumni of the Year at an awards luncheon on May 24. It is one of the largest annual gatherings of lawyers in the state.Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:21:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/2012/ohioConstitution.asp3c087fb0-b63e-4e45-95a2-8001fed4dd1cTwo members of the Ohio Supreme Court led a continuing legal education program Tuesday night focused on “What Every Lawyer Should Know About the Ohio Constitution.”Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:24:41 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/2012/heathRotary.asp0ab19fa1-b555-414e-8c61-87b7a3c3e7bdSupreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor discussed the importance of openness and access to courts at a luncheon meeting Tuesday of the Rotary Clubs of Heath, Granville, Pataskala and Newark.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:17:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/2011/mootCourt.asp30258443-ac7a-4e57-8ab5-af1d79c075e3Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor critiqued the advocacy skills of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law students Thursday at an annual moot court competition.Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:56:34 -0400http://www.supremecourtofohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/SOJ_090811.aspf3787737-60ff-4c46-8b38-bbc34259ca69In her first state of the Judiciary address delivered Sept. 8, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor announced the formation of a new joint task force to study the application of the death penalty in Ohio and called on Ohio’s judges to come together during these difficult economic times to continue to improve the administration of justice in the state.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:15:13 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/2011/ABAPresident.asp8e15931a-c92f-477c-b9b2-8df9484e81ffAt a reception Monday night in honor of the 135th president of the American Bar Association, Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor noted the historic achievement of William T. (Bill) Robinson III.Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:59:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/2011/akronKeynote.asp5e350d1f-50cd-4102-8bf8-dfa0c3f48a42A weeklong orientation session for the incoming class of the University of Akron School of Law began with a keynote address Monday by Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor who encouraged students to consider a career in public service.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:22:10 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/capitolSquare_072211.aspf610b668-9f2c-44fd-8426-8e4a6b811ef5The Ohio News Network will air a joint interview with Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor and Justice Yvette McGee Brown on Sunday during broadcasts of its Capitol Square program.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:18:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/2011/lawLeadership.asp9ed3a471-6525-4c3e-95dd-8638f1c84a7dSupreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor today encouraged students enrolled in a statewide program that seeks to improve diversity in the legal profession to keep their options open for any number of career paths.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:07:20 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/OSBASpeech_050511.asp669a2d82-ae63-4725-863f-9c8d16cd935dDuring her first address to the membership of the Ohio State Bar Association today, Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor spoke of the importance of education in the legal and judicial professions and identified areas for discussion regarding continuing legal education (CLE) for lawyers and judges in the state.Thu, 05 May 2011 17:18:03 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/drugAbuseSummit_040611.asp6b5503f7-c7fc-4c72-81b1-942e44e4e690Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor recognized the difficult problem facing Ohio from increased drug addiction and crime fueled by the abuse of prescription opiates, and she pledged that the judicial system will play a leadership role in responding to the problem.Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:03:50 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/leadershipInstitute_032911.asp43fb31d3-c4bd-4ab7-aed4-e073fdddda22Three members of the Supreme Court of Ohio have been named to the leadership group for a program the Ohio Women’s Bar Foundation is launching to cultivate, promote, and enhance the leadership skills of woman attorneys.Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:55:27 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/foundersaward.asp88164be3-ee20-49c6-8a3b-894795982c38At a biennial event that honors the founding members of the Ohio Women’s Bar Association, the group presented Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor with its Founders’ Award Tuesday evening.Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:05:04 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/akronbaraward.asp891b0d9f-3d98-4834-8128-b01979e7085bAn annual award recognizing “firsts” among Summit County judges was bestowed on Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor Thursday evening as the first woman Chief Justice in the state’s 207-year history.Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:19:53 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2011/CJOCeremony_010711.aspd96ccee4-548d-486c-a658-03ea5a01c45dOn Jan. 1, Maureen O’Connor became the first woman Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice in the 207-year history of the state. Justice Paul E. Pfeifer administered the oath of office to her during a public swearing-in ceremony today in the Supreme Court courtroom at the Ohio Judicial Center.Fri, 07 Jan 2011 22:06:39 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/IrishLegal100.asp868c980c-3c57-405a-80b3-d3d5e1941721Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor today was named to the prestigious “Irish Legal 100” by the Irish Voice newspaper.Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:34:30 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/hudsonRotary.asp7f86e52b-7508-44b3-80ca-648ea7faaab8Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor discussed the day-to-day operations of the Supreme Court with members of the Hudson Rotary Club today at the group’s weekly meeting.Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:10:55 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/probateSeminar.aspc3517826-fd1b-4eff-a0e6-7fbdd867519eSupreme Court of Ohio Justices Maureen O’Connor and Judith Ann Lanzinger participated in the 30th annual probate practice seminar today hosted by the Trumbull County Probate Court.Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:19:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/toledoBar.asp837d5feb-226c-4440-8b6f-450fff6bb423At the Toledo Women’s Bar Association fall kick-off event on Thursday, Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor encouraged members to do their part to help educate the public about the role of the judiciary in society.Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:02:29 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/ACD.asp20800d1f-ded1-4de9-a1b6-9cdb07414110Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor spoke today about the importance of professionalism, ethics and community involvement to a statewide chapter of the oldest national honorary organization for dentists.Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:25:47 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/womeninlaw.aspe1669720-fa44-40e5-af28-b35151ef032aSupreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O'Connor kicked off the inaugural Women in Law Seminar Sept. 9 by discussing how far women have advanced in the legal profession since the 1980s.Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:19:51 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/akronLaw.aspcd67b5b5-f40c-4f4d-9fff-86dc249b491fSupreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor today spoke to Akron students involved in a statewide program that seeks to improve diversity in the legal profession.Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:29:22 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/courtExpansion.asp2d0ae77f-e802-426a-b98c-21af55ccb0cfA little more than nine months after breaking ground on an expansion, Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor participated in the dedication ceremony for the new courtroom added to the Mahoning County Juvenile Court’s Martin P. Joyce Juvenile Justice Center.Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:34:14 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/OAPJDR.asp694285f4-998b-4be4-84f7-2067d68307e6Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor told a group of judges Wednesday night that while she admires their hard work day in and day out in the fair administration of justice, they must take time for themselves too.Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:57:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/fraudSummit.asp12048893-af9f-44d0-89b0-770f6f34e226Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor described Ohio’s ongoing foreclosure problem during opening remarks at the first Ohio Mortgage Fraud Summit today at the Ohio Judicial Center.Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:42:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/clevelandMarshall.aspc41cef5e-a313-48e7-9691-99566b4fc020Wearing a judicial robe on her back and displaying alma mater pride on her sleeve, Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor marched with 180 members of the graduating class of 2010 and faculty on Sunday during the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law commencement ceremony.Mon, 17 May 2010 16:34:28 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/SCissues.asp6165f7cd-d12d-4d3a-9652-ba36850db678Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor today offered insight into several Supreme Court initiatives during a discussion with the officers of the Ohio Metropolitan Bar Association Consortium at the annual Ohio State Bar Association Convention.Thu, 06 May 2010 19:56:52 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/redMass050510.asp0b2a0608-6934-4f7d-afd8-8ba90851cf67Supreme Court of Ohio Justices Maureen O’Connor and Judith Ann Lanzinger participated in a robed procession Tuesday at a Mass that recognizes the responsibility of those working in the legal profession.Wed, 05 May 2010 21:18:35 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/ytownstDiversity.asp5948780f-37bc-4f73-b512-1c55c9610ca5Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor served as the keynote speaker Thursday night at the Youngstown State University Diversity Leadership Recognition Celebration.Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:30:45 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/homelandSecurity.asp2e78a8d3-5979-43b7-a5e0-eb24fda19acfSupreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor today served as the moderator for a Homeland Security panel discussion that compared and contrasted the antiterrorism policies of the Bush and Obama administrations.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:26:21 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/OMCJ.asp22caf730-999b-479c-a85b-243acb9db3dcSupreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor spoke today at the Association of Municipal and County Judges of Ohio winter conference in Dublin.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:29:39 -0400http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/civicCompetition.asp40ab6263-81e0-4fba-a3c9-5bd42536113fSupreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor served as a judge today at We the People, the Citizen and the Constitution, a statewide civic competition among 150 students from eight high schools around Ohio.Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:49:16 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/justices/oconnor/news/mootCourt_111309.asp49da5520-3e19-4ee3-9345-778714c59471Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor critiqued the advocacy skills of Cleveland-Marshall College of Law students Thursday at an annual moot court competition.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:10:43 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/probateCases_100509.asp8be6e765-0f8b-421b-866f-84bc19ef42efSupreme Court of Ohio Justices Maureen O’Connor and Judith Ann Lanzinger spoke Friday at an annual education program for professionals who work in the probate field.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:54:05 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/courtMgmt_092509.asp67a2a631-6541-4ff3-af35-14b3c5e2a1a0Thirty-seven Ohio court professionals graduated from a three-year course today that updates their skills and helps them perform their jobs better.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:53:33 -0400http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/PIO/news/2009/judicialReview_092509.asp8b982781-7c99-4262-91e1-757d206734beDuring an event today celebrating the 200th anniversary of judicial review in Ohio, Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Maureen O’Connor spoke of the 19th century Supreme Court case that sparked the birth of this concept.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:52:15 -0400