Wyoming Supreme Court Welcomes new State Court Administrator

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact Chief Justice E. James Burke
October 24, 2014 307-777-7557

Wyoming Supreme Court Welcomes New State Court Administrator

Wyoming Supreme Court Chief Justice E. James Burke is pleased to announce that Lily Sharpe, J.D., has accepted the position of State Court Administrator. Ms. Sharpe’s first day at the Court will be November 17, 2014.

Lily Sharpe is an attorney with strong ties to Wyoming and the legal community. She grew up in Lander, doing chores on the family ranch and helping at her father’s law office. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, she attended the University of Notre Dame, where she met her husband, Steve Sharpe. Ms. Sharpe shares her love of Wyoming and the law with her father, a former district court judge, her husband, a current district court judge and multiple other family members who have chosen legal professions. She has worked for private law offices, local and state government, and for the federal judiciary. Most recently, Ms. Sharpe served as a staff attorney for the Legislative Service Office and the Joint Judiciary Interim Committee. Outside of work, her greatest interest is her family, including her four children, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters.

“I hope my diverse background will be an asset in assisting with the administration and operation of the court. Although it will be difficult to fill the tremendous role played by my predecessor, Joann Odendahl, I am very excited and enthusiastic about the opportunity to play a future role in the judicial system and in the court’s critical strategic initiatives,” Ms. Sharpe said.

“Lily comes to us from the Legislative Service Office where she served as a staff attorney for the last four years. With her broad experience and skill set, we are convinced that she is the right person for this very important position,” said Chief Justice Burke. “We welcome Ms. Sharpe as State Court Administrator.”
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