Superior Court Judge Robert A. Mulligan addresses the many judges, court employees, family members, friends, and other well wishers assembled in the Supreme Judicial Court's Thorndike Library on June 10. Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall, standing at right, on behalf of the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court, announced the appointment of Judge Mulligan as the next Chief Justice for Administration and Management of the Trial Court. To the right of Chief Justice Marshall are Judge Mulligan's wife, Tina, and son, Mark.

Chief Justice Marshall and Judge Mulligan answer media questions in the Supreme Judicial Court Consultation Room following the announcement.

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