Jane Angvik, a trailblazer in Alaska’s history, reacts to the news of a female majority on the state’s Supreme Court. She was the first woman to serve as Anchorage Assembly chair from 1984-1985. This milestone marks a significant step forward for women in leadership.
Angvik attributes this progress to the growing number of educated women in Alaska. In the 1970s, women started going to law school in large numbers. Consequently, more women became attorneys across America, including in Alaska. As a result, women are now taking on leadership roles in the state’s judiciary.
The Alaska Supreme Court will have a female majority for the first time in January. Aimee Anderson Oravec will succeed retiring Chief Justice Peter Maassen. Meanwhile, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s appointment of Oravec marks a historic moment for women in Alaska’s judiciary.
Angvik reflects on the words of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg said having nine women on the Supreme Court would be a welcome change. Moreover, Angvik believes this milestone sends a positive message to young girls across Alaska.
The other justices on the Alaska Supreme Court include Dario Borghesan, Susan M. Carney, Jennifer S. Henderson, and Jude Pate. Carney will become the second female Chief Justice in the state’s history. Furthermore, Angvik thinks this progress is a testament to the growing number of women in leadership roles.
Angvik’s reaction to the news highlights the significance of women in leadership in Alaska’s judiciary. This progress will pave the way for future generations of women leaders in Alaska.
This news story was originally published by Alaska’s News Source.
