Bernette J. Johnson

Background

Johnson, Bernette J. was born in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Frank Joshua Junior and Olivia W. Johnson.

Education

Bachelor, Spelman College, Atlanta, 1964; Juris Doctor, Louisiana State University, 1969.

Career

Law intern, Civil Rights division unites states department Justice judge, Louisiana Civil District Court, 1984-1994; chief judge, Louisiana Civil District Court, 1994; associate justice, Louisiana Supreme Court, New Orleans, since 1994. Legal service attorney New Orleans Legal Assistant Corporation.

Achievements

• Bernette J. Johnson has been listed as a noteworthy State supreme court justice by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Young Men’s Christian Association, New Orleans. Chairman of the Board Learning Center, Great St. Stephen Full Gospel Baptist Church.

Connections

Father:

Frank Joshua Junior

Mother:

Olivia W. Johnson