Massachusetts Governor Nominates First Asian American Juvenile Court Judge to Appeals Court, Enhancing Judicial Diversity

Middlesex County Juvenile Court Judge Gloria Tan has been nominated to the Massachusetts Appeals Court, positioning her as the only sitting justice on the appellate bench with a juvenile court background, if confirmed. Tan’s nomination comes amid efforts by the Massachusetts Governor’s Council to bolster diversity within the court system. Her testimony before the Governor’s Council highlighted the “real-life consequences” that appellate decisions have on litigants and trial court judges. Tan, the first Asian American juvenile court judge in Massachusetts, has a background in handling cases involving youth delinquency, parental rights, and adoptions. She also contributes to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s advisory committee on evidence law. For further details on Judge Tan’s nomination and the Governor’s Council’s considerations, read the full article on Law.com.