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Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring's Investiture Took Place - Remotely - on Friday, October 16

The Honorable Anita M. Josey-Herring made history twice on October 16, 2020 when she was sworn in 1) remotely as 2) the first-ever female chief judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Congratulations Chief Judge Josey-Herring!

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