SJC Justice Robert Cordy announces retirement from court
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice Robert Cordy announced Wednesday that he will retire from the court when the term comes to a close in August, according to a statement from the Massachusetts Court System.
“I was deeply honored when Governor Cellucci appointed me to the Supreme Judicial Court, and it has been an extraordinary privilege to participate in its mission of ensuring fair, impartial and timely justice for all who come before it,’’ Cordy said in the statement. “I have served with wonderful, collaborative colleagues and an outstanding staff, all committed to excellence in furtherance of that mission.’’
Cordy joined the court in 2001 after 27 years practicing law, including a stint as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Massachusetts. Cordy plans to continue to practice law after he steps down, working with judiciaries around the globe on rule of law issues, according to the statement.
While on the Supreme Judicial Court, Cordy joined the Judicial Advisory Board of the American Society of International Law chaired by United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the statement said. He also taught courses at New England Law Boston.
“[Cordy] leaves an enduring legacy as a justice of this Court, not only because of the over 360 carefully crafted and reasoned majority opinions he has authored so far, but also because of the countless unseen contributions he has made to maintain the excellence of this Court,’’ SJC Chief Justice Ralph Gants said in the statement. “His energy and productivity is truly the stuff of legend.’’
Correction: An initial version of this report incorrectly stated Cordy joined the court in 2011.
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