2 honored with annual Chief Justice Award

Mississippi College School of Law Dean James H. Rosenblatt and the late Supreme Court Administrator Stephen J. Kirchmayr are the recipients of the 2006 Chief Justice Awards.

The awards were announced over the weekend at the annual Mississippi Bar Convention in Sandestin, Fla. The annual awards recognize people whose work improves the judicial system.

Rosenblatt was honored for his experience, energy and enthusiasm in educating future lawyers, and for his cooperative efforts with the bar and the courts.

Kirchmayr, who died Oct. 4, served for 12 years as counsel and court administrator to the Mississippi Supreme Court. Although he fought a lengthy battle with cancer, he remained on the job until days before his death.

Kirchmayr worked in public service for 28 years in the office of the state attorney general, at the state College Board and at the Supreme Court.

The award plaque will be presented to Kirchmayr's family by the En Banc Court on July 20.