Barbara Lenk

Barbara Lenk, 75, died on May 21, 2026. Barbara Lenk was known publicly as an American jurist and judge of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (2011–2020). Lenk (born December 2, 1950) is an American attorney and jurist who served as an associate justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. On April 4, 2011, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick nominated her to that position and she was confirmed by the Governor's Council on May 4, 2011. She took the oath of office on June 8, 2011. Public biographical listings identify Lenk as an American jurist. Lenk was also associated with judge of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (2011–2020). This public record remains centered on Lenk's work as an American jurist and judge of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (2011–2020) and the documented milestones of that career.