JANESVILLE — Rock County Circuit Court Judge Ashley Morse has been named the 2026 recipient of the Diversity & Inclusion Trailblazer Award from the State Bar of Wisconsin, recognizing her efforts to advance diversity and inclusion within Wisconsin’s legal profession.
The award is presented annually by the State Bar’s Diversity & Inclusion Oversight Committee to honor individuals who have made meaningful contributions to improving equity and representation in the legal field.
Morse was appointed to Branch 4 of the Rock County Circuit Court in 2022 by Tony Evers and was elected to the position the following spring. She became the first woman of color to serve as a judge in Rock County…