This morning Chief Judge Mary Beck Briscoe announced that she will step down as chief judge of the Tenth Circuit, effective September 30, 2015, according to this news release on the Tenth Circuit’s website.
Judge Timothy Tymkovich will serve as the Tenth Circuit’s new chief judge.
I’m sure the entire legal community in the Tenth Circuit is grateful for Chief Judge Briscoe’s service. Congratulations to Judge Tymkovich!