Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller, Georgia Court of Appeals Credit: Courtesy photo'I Thank You for Your Friendship': Farewell to Retiring Judge
From tearful speeches to thunderous applause, members of Georgia's legal community expressed their gratitude for Georgia Court of Appeals Judge M. Yvette Miller during a recent retirement ceremony at the intermediate appellate court.
November 11, 2024 at 01:51 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Georgia Court of Appeals hosts retirement ceremony for outbound Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller.
- Miller's term is set to expire Dec. 31.
- Judge-elect Jeff Davis will replace Miller on the intermediate appellate bench in 2025.
After 25 years of service to the Georgia Court of Appeals, Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller is retiring from the intermediate appellate bench.
With her term set to expire at the end of the year, court colleagues and acquaintances recently gathered to celebrate Miller's legal legacy and contributions to the court.
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Legal Legacy
Appointed by Gov. Roy Barnes in July 1999, Miller made judicial history as the first Black woman to serve on the court. She again made history by becoming the first Black woman to serve two years as the court's chief judge in 2009. During her tenure as chief judge, Miller spearheaded the implementation of the e-filing initiative, notably enhancing access to the intermediate appellate court for attorneys and parties throughout the state.
"This innovation underscored her commitment to advancing efficiency and inclusivity in all stages of the judicial process, ultimately allowing the Court to continue all operations remotely throughout the pandemic," read a statement issued by the court.
In honor of Miller's service and accomplishments, the court hosted a retirement ceremony on Oct. 24, which it livestreamed online.
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Watch: Retirement Ceremony
|'I Thank You'
From tearful speeches to the thunderous applause of a standing ovation, members of Georgia's legal community expressed their gratitude for Miller during a ceremony held at the Georgia Court of Appeals on Oct. 24.
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