University of Florida Supreme Court Appoints Its First Black Woman to Serve as Chief Justice

University of Florida Supreme Court Appoints Its First Black Woman to Serve as Chief Justice

February 20, 2024

Britney Deas made history at the University of Florida as the first Black woman to become chief justice at the institution’s Supreme Court. She oversees hearings, resolves disputes and ensures the integrity of the judicial process within the university’s legal framework alongside four associate judges.

The 25-year-old set goals during her tenure. She wants to create a law school checklist for undergraduate students interested in applying and invite Florida law experts to speak about their careers. 

A student at Levin College of Law, Deas chose to announce her position on the first day of Black History Month. 

Read the source article at Yahoo News

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