William H. Bright Jr.
William Bright | |
|---|---|
| Associate Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court | |
| Assumed office March 5, 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Ned Lamont |
| Preceded by | Raheem L. Mullins |
| Chief Judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court | |
| In office August 1, 2020 – March 5, 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Richard A. Robinson |
| Preceded by | Alexandra Davis DiPentima |
| Succeeded by | Melanie L. Cradle |
| Judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court | |
| In office November 1, 2017 – March 5, 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Dannel Malloy |
| Succeeded by | Robin Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1962 |
| Education | Dickinson College (BA) University of Chicago (JD) |
William H. Bright Jr. (born August 15, 1962) is an associate justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. He previously served as the chief judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court.
Education
Bright earned his Bachelor of Arts from Dickinson College in 1984 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School in 1987.[1][2]
Career
He was the managing partner of McCarter & English's Hartford law office and co-chair of the firm's Business Litigation practice group. He also was a shareholder in Cummings & Lockwood, a member of the firm's Board of Directors, and chair of the firm's Litigation practice group.[1][2]
State court service
Bright was appointed to the Tolland District Superior Court by Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell in 2008.[1]
Appointment to state appellate court
On October 4, 2017, Governor Dan Malloy appointed him to the Connecticut Appellate Court.[2][3] He was confirmed on November 1, 2017.[4] On April 24, 2020, Chief Justice Richard A. Robinson announced the appointment of Bright to be the next Chief Judge of the Connecticut Appellate Court, effective August 1, 2020.[5]
Connecticut Supreme Court
On January 27, 2025, Governor Lamont nominated Bright to serve as an associate justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. He was nominated to fill the vacancy left by the elevation of Raheem L. Mullins to serve as chief justice.[6] On February 26, 2025, his nomination was reported out of committee.[7] On March 5, his nomination was confirmed by the Connecticut General Assembly and he was sworn in later that day.[8][9]
References
- ^ a b c "Biographies of Appellate Court Judges: Judge William H. Bright, Jr".
- ^ a b c "Malloy nominates three judges to Supreme, Appellate courts". The Day. October 4, 2017. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ^ Mahony, Edward (October 4, 2017). "Malloy Appoints Two To State Supreme Court". Hartford Courant. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ^ Paznikoas, Mark (November 1, 2017). "Legislators confirm nominees to Supreme, Appellate courts". The Connecticut Mirror. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ^ "William H. Bright Jr. appointed as chief judge of state Appellate Court". The Day. April 24, 2020. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
- ^ "Governor Lamont Nominates Judge William Bright to the Supreme Court, Judge Robin Wilson to the Appellate Court, and 13 Other Jurists to the Superior Court" (Press release). Office of the Governor. January 27, 2025. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ Steele, Brian (February 26, 2025). "Committee Advances Conn. Appeals Judge's Nom To Top Court - Law360 Pulse". www.law360.com. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ Pazniokas, Mark (March 5, 2025). "William H. Bright Jr. confirmed as justice of CT Supreme Court". CT Mirror. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
- ^ "Associate Justice William H. Bright, Jr". State of Connecticut Judicial Branch. Retrieved March 30, 2025.