Duquesne Law Review
Abstract
Former Chief Justice Max Baer was a relative stranger to me when I joined the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in January 2016. Although we were both members of the Pittsburgh legal community, our paths never crossed in the practice, and not being a family law lawyer, I never had occasion to appear before him while he served on the bench in Allegheny County. While we engaged with each other on occasion at various bar association and Supreme Court functions, those encounters only gave me the superficial impression that he was approachable and had strong views on matters that were important to him, including but not limited to children, Pitt football, and all matters political. After getting to know Max, these impressions did not change, but nearly seven years of service together on the Supreme Court exposed me to the depth of his admiration for the legal profession, his commitment to applying the law fairly and impartially, and his dedication to advancing social justice.
First Page
13
Recommended Citation
Christine Donohue,
My Reflections on Former Chief Justice Max Baer,
62
Duq. L. Rev.
13
(2024).
Available at:
https://dsc.duq.edu/dlr/vol62/iss1/4