Rebecca Love Kourlis
Rebecca Love Kourlis (born November 11, 1952) is a former justice of the Colorado Supreme Court.
Rebecca Love Kourlis | |
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 Justice Kourlis on the campus of the University of Denver in 2016 | |
| Justice of the Colorado Supreme Court | |
| In office May 1995 – January 10, 2006 | |
| Appointed by | Roy Romer |
| Preceded by | Luis D. Rovira |
| Succeeded by | Allison H. Eid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rebecca Love Kourlis November 11, 1952 Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Parent(s) | John Arthur Love, Ann Daniels |
| Residence | Denver, Colorado |
| Alma mater | Stanford University (BA, JD) |
Early life and education
Kourlis was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is the daughter of former Governor John Arthur Love.[1] She received her primary school education at Graland Country Day School in Denver, class of 1967. In 1973, she graduated with distinction from Stanford University and in 1976 earned a law degree from Stanford Law School.[2]
Career
Kourlis started her career at the Denver law firm of Davis Graham & Stubbs and later set up a private practice in Craig, Colorado.[3]
Kourlis was appointed to the state Supreme Court in May 1995 by Democratic Governor Roy Romer. She previously served as a district court judge and worked in private practice in Colorado.[4] She was mentioned as a potential nominee of George W. Bush to the U.S. Supreme Court by Senator Ken Salazar.[1] On December 5, 2005, she announced her retirement from the Colorado Supreme Court effective January 10, 2006.[1] In January 2006, she became Executive Director of University of Denver Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System.[5][6]
Awards
- American Bar Association (ABA) Justice Center's John Marshall Award, 2012[7]
- Citizens of the West, 2010 (Awarded with Tom Kourlis)[3]
- ABA Yegge Award for Outstanding Contribution in the Field of Judicial Administration, 2009[7]
- Regis University Civis Princeps Award, 2008[7]
- Colorado Judicial Institute's Judicial Independence Award, 2006[7]
Personal life
Kourlis is married to Thomas A. Kourlis, a rancher and former commissioner of agriculture for the state of Colorado.[8] They have three children.[7]
References
- "Colorado Supreme Court justice resigns". The Gazette. Associated Press. 5 December 2005. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
- Farmer, Randee (June 11, 2012). "Justice Rebecca Love Kourlis: At Home On, and Off, the Range". Stanford Lawyer Magazine. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- Martin, Claire (2010-01-04). "Citizens of the West: Tom and Rebecca Kourlis". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- Gray, Ellen (September 2006). "Profile: Becky Kourlis: Jurist With a Mission". Denver Woman. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- "Rebecca Love Kourlis". The Atlantic. Retrieved 25 September 2015.
- Stokols, Eli (September 8, 2014). "Hickenlooper names members of oil and gas local control task-force". KRVR.com. Fox News Denver. Retrieved September 23, 2018.
- "Rebecca Love Kourlis". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- Hasenbeck, Eleanor C. (March 18, 2018). "Lifelong Moffat County rancher named to Colorado Ag Hall of Fame". Craig Daily Press. Retrieved September 23, 2018.