Andre G. Bouchard
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Andre G. Bouchard is the chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery. He was appointed by Governor Jack Markell in March 2014, and approved by the Delaware Senate in April. He will serve a twelve-year term ending in 2026. The previous chancellor, Leo E. Strine, Jr., became the chief justice of the Delaware Supreme Court in February 2014.[1][2]
In response to the nomination, Bouchard said:
| “ | I am grateful and deeply honored to be nominated by Governor Markell for the position of Chancellor. Having practiced in the Court of Chancery for the past 28 years, I have seen firsthand the quality of its judges and staff, and what makes this Court the preeminent forum in the United States for resolving corporate and commercial disputes. It is a privilege to be nominated to serve as Chancellor, and I look forward to the opportunity to serve the citizens of Delaware in this capacity if I am fortunate enough to be confirmed by the Senate.[1][3] | ” |
In 2018, Bouchard gained media attention as the presiding judge in a dispute over the proposed merger of CBS and Viacom. For more, click here.
Education
Bouchard received his bachelor's degree from Boston College in 1983, and his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1986.[1]
Career
- 2014-2026: Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
- 1996-2014: Managing partner, Bouchard, Margules & Friedlander P.A.
- 1986-1996: Attorney, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP[1]
Award and associations
Associations
- Past chairman, Delaware Human Relations Commission
- Past vice chair, Delaware Health Information Network
- Member, Governor’s Council on Equal Employment Opportunity
- Member, Sentencing Accountability Commission
- Member, Criminal Justice Council
- Vice chair, St. Francis Hospital Board of Trustees[1]
Noteworthy cases
In 2018, Bouchard gained media attention as the presiding judge in the dispute over the proposed merger of CBS and Viacom. On May 17, 2018, Bouchard refused to grant a temporary restraining order to CBS to blcok the influence of board member Shari Redstone, who advocated for the merger.[4]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 State of Delaware, "Governor Markell Nominates Andre G. Bouchard to Lead Court of Chancery," archived on March 24, 2014
- ↑ Law 360, "Andre Bouchard Confirmed As Del. Chancery Court Chief," April 10, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ nytimes.com, "Shari Redstone and Leslie Moonves Have Starring Roles in a Corporate War," May 17, 2018
Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Delaware • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Delaware
State courts:
Delaware Supreme Court • Superior Court of Delaware • Delaware Court of Chancery • Delaware Family Court • Delaware Court of Common Pleas • Delaware Justice of the Peace Courts • Delaware Alderman's Courts
State resources:
Courts in Delaware • Delaware judicial elections • Judicial selection in Delaware
