Strine nominated to lead prominent business court
Updated 6/23/11
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June 17, 2011
Delaware: Vice Chancellor on the Delaware Court of Chancery, Leo E. Strine, Jr. has been nominated by Governor Jack Markell to take over as the court's Chief Judge. The nomination must be approved by the state senate in order to take effect. The Court of Chancery is "a closely watched venue for legal disputes involving many of the nation's largest corporations," according to the Associated Press.[1]
Strine would succeed William B. Chandler, III, who is leaving the court to join the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, as the Chief of the Court.[2]
Markell said in a statement: "Vice Chancellor Strine has been a leading voice in corporate America and a proud advocate for our state and the Court of Chancery. The role of chancellor has a long and distinguished history in this state, and I am confident that if Strine is confirmed, he can continue and build upon that tradition of excellence."[3]
Strine is calling the nomination a "huge honor and responsibility."[4]
The Governor also named Sam Glasscock, III to the seat that will open on the court with Chandler's final day June 17, 2011. Glasscock's nomination will also be subject to approval by the state senate.
UPDATE: Strine was confirmed by the state Senate on June 22, 2011.[5]
Footnotes
- ↑ Associated Press "Sitting judge tapped to head Del. Chancery Court," June 8, 2011
- ↑ Bloomberg "Leo Strine Named Chief Delaware Chancery Judge by Governor," June 8, 2011
- ↑ Deal Book "Strine Nominated for Top Job at Delaware Chancery Court," June 8, 2011
- ↑ Delaware Online "Delaware Gov. Jack Markell nominates Leo E. Strine Jr. for Chancery Court's top position," June 9, 2011
- ↑ Reuters "Strine confirmed as chief Delaware Chancery judge," June 22, 2011
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