Fabiana Pierre-Louis facts for kids

Fabiana Pierre-Louis was born on September 9, 1980. She is an important judge in the United States. She serves as a justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court. This is the highest court in the state of New Jersey. She made history by becoming the first Black woman to serve on this court. Before joining the Supreme Court, she worked as a lawyer for the government. She also worked at a private law firm.

Growing Up and School

Fabiana Pierre-Louis was born in New York City. She spent her early childhood in Brooklyn. Later, her family moved to Irvington, New Jersey. Her parents came from Haiti. Because of this, she can speak Haitian Creole very well.

She finished high school at Union Catholic Regional High School in 1998. After high school, she went to Rutgers University. There, she earned her first college degree. She then went to Rutgers Law School. This is where she earned her law degree, called a Juris Doctor.

Her Career as a Lawyer and Judge

Fabiana Pierre-Louis started her legal career by working for a judge. She was a law clerk for Justice John E. Wallace Jr. on the New Jersey Supreme Court. This job helps new lawyers learn how courts work.

She then worked for almost ten years as an assistant United States attorney. This means she was a lawyer for the U.S. government. She worked in the office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey. She even led the government's law offices in Trenton and Camden.

After working for the government, she joined a private law firm. It was called Montgomery McCracken. She became a partner at their office in Cherry Hill.

Becoming a Supreme Court Justice

On June 5, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy announced his plan. He wanted to nominate Fabiana Pierre-Louis to the New Jersey Supreme Court. She would replace Justice Walter F. Timpone. He was getting close to the age when judges must retire.

The New Jersey Senate's Judiciary Committee looked at her nomination. On August 24, 2020, they voted to approve her. Then, on August 27, 2020, the full Senate voted. They all agreed to confirm her to the Court.

Fabiana Pierre-Louis was sworn in as a justice on September 1, 2020. This was just one day after Justice Timpone retired. Her appointment was a big moment. She became the first Black woman to ever serve on the New Jersey Supreme Court.

In 2023, the White House thought about nominating her for another important court. This was the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. However, she decided not to be considered for that position.

Her Family Life

Fabiana Pierre-Louis is married to Robert Reeves. They have two sons together. As of 2020, her family lives in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

See also

• Governorship of Phil Murphy
• List of justices of the Supreme Court of New Jersey