The Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin was the first African-American woman elected to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
WHITE OAK, PA, June 30, 2017 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cynthia Baldwin is a celebrated Marquis Who's Who biographee. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to name Ms. Baldwin a Lifetime Achiever. An accomplished listee, Ms. Baldwin celebrates many years' experience in her professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field.
About Cynthia Ackron Baldwin
The Honorable Cynthia A. Baldwin was the first African-American woman elected to the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and only the second African-American woman to serve on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. She retired from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2008. After her retirement from the Court, she became a partner with Duane Morris and also served as the first General Counsel for the Pennsylvania State University. A Fulbright Scholarship Lecturer on the Law Faculty of the University of Harare, Zimbabwe, Justice Baldwin is currently serving a second term on the Fulbright Association Board in Washington, D.C. She has chaired the boards of the Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities (AGB) and the Pennsylvania State University as well as serving on the board of Duquesne University. A Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania, she currently serves on the corporate board of Koppers, Inc. Among her many awards are the ATHENA Award, the Heinz History Center History maker Award and the HistoryMakers Award.
In addition to her status as a Lifetime Achiever, Justice Baldwin has also been featured in the following Marquis publications, including Who's Who in America, Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Politics, Who's Who in the East, Who's Who of American Women and Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America. She is also the recipient of several honorary doctorates from prestigious universities.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to her profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Justice Cynthia A. Baldwin is featured on the Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achievers website.
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