The public is cordially invited to the establishment of Everett Mitchell as Judge of Dane County Circuit Court Branch 4, on July 22, 3:30 p.m. at the Dane County Courthouse, 215 S. Hamilton Street, Courtroom 1A, in downtown Madison.
A reception will follow 5-7 p.m. at the Madison Club.
Everett Mitchell graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School. While at Law School, he received the Advanced Opportunities Fellowship the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School as well as the Wisconsin Black Lawyers Award. Rev. Mitchell was a member of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law Review and a Law School Mock Trial Team Member. He was also an academic math lead in the People Program.
Since 2011, Mitchell serves as Senior Pastor of Christ the Solid Rock Baptist Church in Madison, Wisconsin with an over 400-member congregation. He continues to serve the congregation with passion, vision, and commitment.
He was formerly an Assistant District Attorney in Dane County Wisconsin. Since leaving the District Attorney’s office, he continues to provide Pro Bono legal services to disenfranchised people of Dane County and volunteer to teach young people about their legal rights and responsibilities.
Reverend Mitchell is currently the Director of Community Relations for the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is responsible for $350,000.00 investment in South Madison “the Partnership” office space that engages University and Community Partnerships. In addition, Mr. Mitchell works on expanding the mission, opportunities and resources of the University to those members in our community that may not have been exposed to its resources.
He has received numerous honors for his quiet and effective efforts toward improving relationships and communication between various diverse groups. He has been awarded the Urban League of Greater Madison’s Young Professional of the Year Award; Freedom Inc., Advocate Award; Outreach Inc., Ally of the Year Award; Wisconsin Children and Families, Giraffe Award; Odyssey Program, Partner and Supporter Award; Charles Hamilton Houston, Difference Maker Award.
Reverend Mitchell is married to the love of his life, Mrs. Mankah Zama Mitchell. They have two children, Sydney and Braylon Mitchell.
