Governor Ned Lamont has proposed Raheem L. Mullins, an accomplished American lawyer, for the office of Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court.
On August 29, 2024, Governor Lamont announced Mullins’ nomination to succeed Richard A. Robinson, who has declared his retirement.
Justice Mullins was an Associate Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court from November 1, 2017.
Mullins is regarded as one of the youngest Connecticut Supreme Court justices in history.
When proposing Mullins, Governor Lamont noted, “Justice Mullins has had an impressive career serving on all three levels of Connecticut’s courts.” Throughout his tenure on the bench, he has won the respect of many in the state’s legal community and those who have appeared before him as a fair, transparent, measured, and rational jurist with a strong interest in researching and evaluating the difficult legal matters that come before him.”
As Mullins awaits approval by the General Assembly next year, here are five crucial facts about him:
1. Associate Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court
Raheem L. Mullins was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court in 2017, making him one of the youngest judges to serve on the state’s highest court.
2. Legal Career
Mullins was born in Middletown and clerked for Judge Frederick Brown on the Massachusetts Appeals Court from 2004 to 2005. He worked hard and progressed through the judicial system. Mullins previously served on the Connecticut Appellate Court before being appointed to the Supreme Court of Connecticut. He was nominated to the Appellate Court on March 14, 2014, following Stuart D. Bear’s mandatory retirement. Mullins was confirmed by the Connecticut General Assembly on April 25, 2014, and took office on May 6, 2014. He also worked as a Superior Court judge, where he established a reputation for fairness and commitment to justice.
3. Educational Background
Mullins graduated from Hartford’s Watkinson School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and a Juris Doctor degree from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts.
4. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Justice Mullins is a well-known advocate for diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. He has actively participated in measures to increase minority representation in the judiciary and legal sphere.
5. Notable Rulings and Opinions
Mullins has made important contributions to Connecticut law during his tenure on the bench with his well-reasoned opinions. His decisions are frequently researched and quoted for their clarity and depth, demonstrating his influence on the state’s legal landscape.
Mullins, 46, is likely to shine if confirmed by the General Assembly. His solid track record prepares him well for this next challenge in his career.