Shirley Fulton | |
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| Born | January 2, 1952 |
| Died | February 8, 2023 (aged 71) |
| Education | Duke University Law School |
| Occupation | Judge |
| Organization | North Carolina Superior Court |
Shirley L. Fulton (January 2, 1952 – February 8, 2023) was an American judge and prosecutor.[1][2] She was the first African American woman to serve as a judge in the Superior Court of North Carolina, a position she held for 14 years.[3] Earlier in her career, she had served as the first black female prosecutor in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.[1][4]
- ^ a b White, Herbert L. (February 8, 2023). "Trailblazing jurist Shirley Fulton dies at age 71". The Charlotte Post. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
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- ^ Hamacher, Heath (February 27, 2017). "Judges decree: On diversity, we're not there yet". South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Retrieved February 14, 2023 – via EBSCOHost.
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