AG Brown issues statement on the appointment of Colleen Melody to the Washington State Supreme Court

Attorney General Nick Brown today released a statement on the appointment of Colleen Melody, Senior Assistant Attorney General and Wing Luke Civil Rights Division Chief, to the Washington State Supreme Court.

"Colleen is a brilliant attorney, the founding division director of the Wing Luke Civil Rights Division, and an inspirational leader to many at the Washington State Attorney General's Office. Even after just 11 months here, it is hard to imagine the office without Colleen's expertise, savvy, toughness, and caring.

"Our loss is Washington state's gain. There's no place in Washington where Colleen could be more influential than on our highest court. Congratulations, Colleen."

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