A Tribute to Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera

As we celebrate Chief Judge Barbera’s retirement from the bench, we are given an opportunity to reflect on her notable achievements and lasting legacy. She has worked tirelessly during her tenure to increase the courts’ efficiency, promote racial justice in the civil and criminal justice system, and most recently, expertly navigate the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic in Maryland courts.

MSBA is proud to celebrate this retirement and honor Chief Judge Barbera’s decades of distinguished service to the bench, bar, and community. We welcome you to explore this page to see tributes and honors.

*Article about Chief Judge Barbera in the Maryland Bar Journal 

*Tribute to Chief Judge Barbera in the Maryland Law Review