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Colleagues and family recall Justice Susan Owens’ plainspoken style, mentorship at Bar Association ceremony
Summary
Speakers at a Bar Association event remembered Justice Susan Owens’ career, mentorship and community connections, and referenced the Mary Fairhurst Award during remarks.
Speakers at a Bar Association ceremony remembered Justice Susan Owens, highlighting her small‑town background, plainspoken writing style and longtime work on the bench.
Speaker 1, a justice, opened with biographical remarks: "Justice Owens was born in 1949 in North Carolina," and described Owens’ early career moves, including time in Forks and work with legal services. Speaker 2, identified as a family member, described Owens’ upbringing and perseverance: "My mom had to work very hard for everything that she had. She got really good grades to put herself through college. She overcame a lot of adversity to become what she…
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