May 7, 2012 Justice Yvette McGee Brown - "Law Day" On Jan. 1, 2011, Yvette McGee Brown became the 153rd Justice to join the Supreme Court of Ohio. Justice Brown is the first African-American woman to serve on the Supreme Court of Ohio, and the eighth female Justice in the Court's history. A common theme in Justice Brown's professional and community work is her advocacy for children and families. An active community and corporate leader, Justice Brown has served on the boards of Ohio University, The Ohio State University Medical Center, the National Council of the OSU Moritz College of Law, M/1 Homes Inc, and Fifth Third Bank of Central Ohio.
