Baltimore, MD, April 8, 2022 – The Maryland State Bar Association (MSBA) congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her confirmation as the next Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Natalie McSherry, President of the MSBA, released the following statement: 

“The MSBA congratulates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her historic confirmation to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. 

As an association dedicated to professionalism, improvement of the legal system, rule of law and access to justice, we look forward to Judge Jackson bringing her academic accomplishments, broad intellect and diverse background as a public defender to the Supreme Court. 

The MSBA welcomes Judge Jackson’s experience as a federal trial and appellate judge, as well as her unique perspective as the first African American woman to serve on that Court. Judge Jackson’s historic appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court underscores the importance of equity and integrity – an inspiring choice.”