Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor

Class of 1980

  • Retired Chief Justice, Ohio Supreme Court

Maureen O’Connor is the 10th Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court and the first woman to lead the Ohio judicial branch. Justice O’Connor’s distinguished career in public service and the law includes service as a private lawyer, Magistrate, Common Pleas Court Judge, County Prosecutor, and Ohio Lt. Governor. She serves as president of the Conference of Chief Justices and chair of the National Center for State Courts. She is a member of the CSU|LAW Board of Visitors.