Judge Robin Ransom been appointed to the Missouri Supreme Court. With this promotion, she will become the first Black woman to serve on the state’s highest court.
“As the daughter of a fireman, who worked and lived in a segregated engine house when he worked for the fire department, this is a very happy day for my mom, myself and my entire family,” Ransom said.
“I’m just very sorry that my father, who passed in 2007, did not live to see this day, but I know he’s looking down and he’s honored.”
Ransom was presented as the latest addition to the state supreme court on Monday. Missouri Governor Mike Parson joined her for the historic announcement.
“Judge Ransom will add valuable experience, perspective, and balance to the court,” Parson said.
“I have high confidence that she will continue to be a fair enforcer of the law, faithfully interpret the law as written, and reasonably consider decisions made at the trial and appellate level in her own evaluation.”
Ransom will take the place of Judge Laura Denvir Stith. Stith retired earlier this year.
I am proud and honored to name Judge Robin Ransom as the newest member of the state’s highest court.
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— Governor Mike Parson (@GovParsonMO) May 24, 2021
