TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Barry Kolar on Sep 24, 2021

Cornelia ClarkTennessee Supreme Court Justice Cornelia A. Clark, whose public service spanned over four decades, died early today after a short battle with cancer. She was 71. "Tennessee lost a great lady today with the passing of Justice Clark," TBA President Sherie Edwards said this morning. "Not only was she an accomplished jurist, but she was devoted to her family and to service to her community. She was a champion of access to justice and a good friend to the ATJ community. 

"Justice Clark began her career as a high school history teacher, and I was privileged to witness her ‘heart of a teacher’ when she interacted with law students and with young attorneys. She was incredibly kind, gracious, and encouraging, and will be deeply missed by all who had the good fortune to know her." Read more from the Administrative Office of the Courts, which is also collecting remembrances of Justice Clark.

Read statements from others in the legal community.