Jill J. Karofsky
Chief Justice · State · Madison, Wisconsin
Profile data last updated: 10/7/2026. Status: active.
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- Wisconsin Supreme Court · Start not recorded to End not recorded
- Committee and chairs the Violence Against Women STOP Grant committee. Karofsky earned her bachelors degree from Duke University, her masters degree from UW-Madison, and her law degree from UW Law School. While at Duke, Chief Justice Karofsky competed on the school's NCAA Division I cross-country and track teams. Karofsky has received the "Outstanding Victim Advocacy by a Professional" award from the Wisconsin Victim/Witness Professional Association, the "Voices of Courage" award from the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and the "Significant Impact Award" from the Dane County Coordinated Response to Domestic Violence. Chief Justice Karofsky is an ultra-marathoner and has completed multiple marathons, ultra-marathons and Ironman competitions. She is the single-mom of two children.
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- state-wi-roster · 2026-10-07
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