Pamela Talkin

Pamela Talkin is the current Marshal of the United States Supreme Court and the first woman to hold this position.

The Marshal is appointed by the Court and oversees the security, operations, and maintenance of the United States Supreme Court Building. The Marshal’s most visible role is to attend all sessions of the Court by “crying” the Court (announcing its arrival), ensuring Courtroom security and decorum, and supervising Courtroom seating and recording of proceedings. The Marshal also manages the independent Supreme Court Police as they protect the building and provide security for the Justices, other Court employees and visitors. The Marshal also supervises and controls all property used and owned by the Court.

Previously, Talkin was the first Deputy Executive Director of the Office of Compliance, an independent regulatory agency. From 1989 to 1995, Talkin was a Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed member of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Talkin began her career as a Spanish teacher and guidance counselor in New York City high schools. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Spanish from the City University of New York at Brooklyn College. She has done postgraduate work at the City University of New York and at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.

External links

• Pamela Talkin
• the Supreme Court Historical Society