Oct. 21, 2008 — St. Thomas attorney Veronica J. Handy has a new job: She's now a clerk at the V.I. Supreme Court.
Handy works under Chief Justice Rhys S. Hodge. He called her "an exceptionally well-qualified individual suited for this critical position."
"Her dedication to the practice of law, her passion for service, her executive and supervisory experience, which spans well over a decade, are essential components for effective leadership of the clerk's office, and will be a tremendous asset to the Supreme Court," Hodge said in a news release.
As Supreme Court law clerk, Handy runs the day-to-day functions of the clerk's office. She is responsible for the supervision of the professional and non-professional staff in the clerk's office, as well as the administration and management of appellate case processing. She also serves as secretary to the Judicial Council.
Handy spent many years practicing law on St. Thomas. She began her career in 1980 as a law clerk in the Offices of Edith L. Borrn. She was a partner in the law firms that evolved from the Offices of Edith L. Bornn. They were Bornn, Bornn, Handy and Rashid, and the Bornn Handy Firm.
From 2002 until her appointment, she was a managing member of The Handy Legal Group.
Handy received a bachelor of arts degree in business administration and sociology from Simmons College in Boston. She got her law degree at Hofstra University in Hempsted, New York.
She is an active member of the V.I. Bar Association and is admitted before the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals.
Handy did not return two phone calls from the Source requesting comment.
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