Honoring Judge Frederica Massiah-Jackson

The Philadelphia legal community has lost a true trailblazer. Judge Frederica Massiah-Jackson’s passing at 74 leaves behind not only a remarkable legacy on the bench, but also a void that will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of appearing before her.

Judge Massiah-Jackson was a model of fairness, empathy, and unwavering commitment to justice. Her courtroom was always a place where every voice mattered, and where the dignity of litigants and lawyers alike was respected. She had a gift for balancing sharp legal insight with genuine compassion—a combination that made her not only an exceptional judge, but also a profoundly decent human being.

I had the honor, as President of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, of presenting Judge Massiah-Jackson with the Musmanno Award in 2022. That evening remains one of my proudest moments, as we recognized a jurist whose career embodied the values of fairness, courage, and service that Justice Michael A. Musmanno himself championed. The picture of her accepting the Award sits proudly on my desk.

Judge Massiah-Jackson will be missed by countless individuals who admired her wisdom, her kindness, and her tireless dedication to justice. But more than that, she will be missed by the entire Philadelphia legal community. Her influence will endure—in the lawyers she mentored, the litigants whose lives she touched, and the many decisions that will continue to guide the pursuit of justice in our city.

Her legacy is lasting, and her absence will be deeply felt.

— Ken Fulginiti

Honoring Judge Frederica Massiah-Jackson

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