Justice Karofsky: Sworn into office through non-traditional ceremony

Justice Karofsky takes non-traditional swearing ceremony in stride Madison, Wisconsin (Aug. 1, 2020) – Competitive runners often receive a T-shirt and goodie bag just for competing in a race – maybe even a medal if they’re lucky enough to place. But on Saturday, Aug. 1, Judge Jill Karofsky took home a new title: Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice. Karofsky, who was elected in April, was sworn in to office by fellow Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet in Basco, Wisconsin, at what would have been the 35-mile mark in a 100-mile competitive race along the Badger State Trail. The “Badger 100” was scheduled to

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