WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of judicial nominations to the Court of Chancery, the Superior Court, and the Court of Common Pleas:

“Thank you to the Delaware Senate for confirming several distinguished Delawareans to serve on our world-class judiciary,” said Governor Carney. “All of these nominees have the experience, knowledge, and judgment to serve Delaware well in these positions.”

The Senate confirmed the following judicial nominations on Wednesday:

Lori W. Will was confirmed as Vice Chancellor in the Delaware Court of Chancery, and will replace Vice Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick, who was confirmed as Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery. Will is a partner in the Wilmington office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where her practice focuses on corporate, commercial, and federal securities litigation.

Reneta Green-Streett was confirmed to serve as Superior Court Judge in Kent County. Green-Streett will be the first Black woman to serve on Superior Court in Kent County and is a partner at Morris James, where she manages the firm’s Dover office. Her practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases.

Commissioner Katharine Mayer was confirmed as Judge on the Court of Common Pleas. Since 2016, Mayer has served as a Superior Court Commissioner. Previously, she was a partner at McCarter & English, where her practice focused on bankruptcy and restructuring work, as well as product liability defense.

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WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of judicial nominations to the Court of Chancery, the Superior Court, and the Court of Common Pleas:

“Thank you to the Delaware Senate for confirming these members of our world-class judiciary who will continue their service to Delaware,” said Governor Carney. “The Delaware Court of Chancery is Delaware’s preeminent business court, and Vice Chancellor McCormick will use her experience to make sure it’s well prepared for the future as the next Chancellor.”

The Senate confirmed the following judicial nominations on Wednesday:

Vice Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick was confirmed as Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery. McCormick will be the first woman to serve as Chancellor and will replace Chancellor Andre Bouchard, who is retiring. McCormick was nominated by Governor Carney to serve as Vice Chancellor and confirmed by the Delaware Senate in 2018. Previously, she was a partner in Wilmington at Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, where her practice focused on commercial, corporate, and alternative entity litigation in the Court of Chancery.

Judge Jeffrey Clark was confirmed as Resident Judge of Superior Court in Kent County and will replace Judge William Witham, who is retiring. Clark was nominated to serve on the Superior Court and confirmed by the Delaware Senate in 2015. Previously, Clark was a Partner at Schmittinger & Rodriguez in Dover.

Judge Carl Danberg was confirmed as Chief Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, and will replace Chief Judge Alex Smalls, who is retiring. Danberg was nominated to serve on the Court of Common Pleas in 2013 and confirmed by the Delaware Senate. Danberg previously served as Attorney General of the State of Delaware, and Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction.

Justice of the Peace Court Magistrate Emily Ferrell was confirmed as Commissioner on the Court of Common Pleas. Ferrell has served since 2015 as a Justice of the Peace, presiding over both criminal and civil matters. Previously, Ferrell served as staff counsel at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.

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WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Superior Court judicial nominations:

“Thank you to the Delaware Senate for confirming Judge Karsnitz as Resident Judge of Superior Court for Sussex County and Robert Robinson as a Superior Court Judge for Sussex County,” said Governor Carney. “Both Judge Karsnitz and Rob have the knowledge, experience and commitment to legal service to serve Delaware well in these positions.”

The Senate confirmed the following judicial nominations on Wednesday:

The Hon. Craig Karsnitz, Resident Judge, Sussex County: Governor Carney nominated and the Delaware Senate confirmed Judge Karsnitz as Superior Court Judge in Sussex County in October 2018. Before his confirmation, Judge Karsnitz was a Partner in the Litigation and Trial Practice Section of Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, where he had for forty years litigated in all of Delaware’s courts, principally in the Superior Court. Prior to his time at Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP, Judge Karsnitz was a law clerk for The Honorable John J. McNeilly on the Delaware Supreme Court.

Robert Robinson, Superior Court, Sussex County: Since 2006, Robert Robinson has served in the Sussex County Office of the Public Defender, first as an Assistant Public Defender and currently as a Division Head, where he focuses on felony trial defense in Superior Court and appellate work. Previously, Robinson was an attorney for Wilson, Halbrook & Bayard, P.A., and his areas of practice primarily included land use; real estate and commercial transactions; municipal representation; estates and trusts; and civil litigation. Before joining Wilson, Halbrook & Bayard, P.A., Robinson was in private practice at O’Leary Law Offices. He also served as a law clerk for The Honorable T. Henley Graves, Resident Judge on the Superior Court of Delaware in Sussex County.

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DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate’s confirmation of six judicial nominations to Delaware state courts:

“Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for their votes to confirm all of our nominees, including Kathaleen McCormick and Morgan Zurn to serve on the Court of Chancery. All of these nominees are distinguished members of the Delaware legal community, and I am pleased they will be able to continue their service to Delaware as members of our world-class judiciary.

I want to extend a special thank you to Senator Margaret Rose Henry, Senator Gary Simpson, Senator Robert Marshall, Senator Brian Bushweller and Secretary of the Senate Bernard Brady, all of whom are retiring this year and will leave the Senate today following their final roll call. Each has served Delaware with distinction, and they deserve our recognition and thanks for their service to our great state.”

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Read Governor Carney’s statements on the judicial nominees:
Governor Carney Nominates Four Members to State Courts
Governor Carney Announces Two Nominations to Court of Chancery

Dover, DE – The Delaware Senate today confirmed the nomination of Abigail Legrow to serve as Judge on the Superior court, filling the vacancy that was created by the retirement of the Honorable Fred S. Silverman as well as Kim DeBonte to serve as Commissioner of the Delaware Family Court, filling the vacancy that was created as a result of the retirement of the Honorable Pamela Holloway. The Governor issued this statement following the confirmations:

“Abigail Legrow will be a great addition to the Superior Court where I know she will continue to be an outstanding public servant to Delawareans. I appreciate the Senate showing their support and confirming her.”

“Kim DeBonte is a strong and dedicated advocate for Delaware families.  I thank the members of the Senate for showing their support and confirming such an experienced attorney to the Family Court.”

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