where she was in the 4-3 majority; Kelo v. New London (2004), the eminent domain case, where she was in the minority; Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health (2008), supporting gay marriage, where she was in the 4-3 majority; and writing the majority opinion in Rosado v. Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocesan Corp (2009). She also served as administrative judge for the state Appellate System. She was the first public defender and second woman to serve on the court. After retiring, she served as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families for 8 years. C. Ian McLachlan (2009–2012), Retired from the court and entered private practice. William M. Maltbie (1925–1950, Chief Justice, 1930–1950) Francis M. McDonald, Jr. (1996–2001, Chief Justice, 1999–2001). Former Waterbury State's Attorney, another dissenter like Robert Berdon (and his occasional ally), successfully integrated the Sheriffs into the Judicial Branch as Judicial Marshals and State Marshals, appointed a new lawyer grievance review panel, reduced a civil and criminal backlog, and worked to give the Appellate Court its own courthouse. Ellen Ash Peters (1978–2000, 1984–1996 as Chief Justice) First woman to serve on the court, innovated Connecticut Constitutional Law. Still active as a Judge Trial Referee. Leo Parskey (1979–1985), Scholar who served with Ellen Ash Peters, Arthur Healey, and David Shea. Tapping Reeve (1798–1823, Chief Justice, 1814–1823), succeeded Stephen Mix Mitchell, founded Litchfield Law School. Angelo Santaniello (1985–1994, Senior Justice, 1987–1994), innovated the Pre-Argument Conference (PAC) program for settling appeals before oral arguments, ran the "Supreme Court on Circuit" program taking the Court throughout Connecticut. Still sat regularly with the Court as a Senior Justice. Barry R. Schaller (2007–2008), one of two men to sit at every level of Connecticut's Judiciary James C. Shannon (1965–1966), also served as Connecticut's 69th Lieutenant Governor from 1947 to 1948 and was sworn in as Governor of Connecticut on March 7, 1948 upon the death of sitting Governor James L. McConaughy. David M. Shea (1981–1992), Justice who also innovated Connecticut Constitutional Law with Justices Ellen Ash Peters, Arthur Healey, and Robert Berdon. Christine S. Vertefeuille (2000–2020) former associate of the Connecticut Appellate Court. Peter Zarella (2001–2016), Former Chair of the Connecticut Criminal Justice Commission and Rules Committee. History of the court The Supreme Court of Connecticut was created in 1784. Prior to this, the power to review lower court rulings was vested in the General Assembly, which determined appeals by examining trial