Terribly sad news this morning from a CD Cal press release:Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell has died at age 52.
Chief Judge Phillips said the following: “Mere words are inadequate to express the depth of our loss. Judge O’Connell justly earned her reputation as a brilliant and exceptionally hard working judge. Those who appeared before her appreciated her wisdom and fairness, as well as her innovative use of technology in the courtroom. Her judicial colleagues and all members of the court family were vastly enriched by her generosity, energy and dedication to justice. She made an indelible mark on our court, and we mourn our friend and colleague.”
[10/12 updates: Today's DJ has Beverly Reid O'Connell, 1965-2017, calling her "an ebullient and tireless federal judge" and noting that she was Pepperdine's first Article III judge. PJ Bigelow is quoted, saying "Everyone loved her." The Recorder has Beverly O'Connell, Los Angeles Federal Judge, Dies at 52 and the MetNews has U.S. District Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell Dies: Was Jurist, Educator, Friend to Many.]
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