Valihura chosen as Delaware Supreme Court nominee
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June 9, 2014
Delaware: Governor Jack Markell nominated Karen L. Valihura to the Delaware Supreme Court on June 9, 2014. If confirmed by Delaware State Senate, she will replace Justice Jack Jacobs, who will retire from the court on July 4, 2014.[1][2]
Valihura has been an attorney with the firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom, LLP, in Wilmington, Delaware since 1989. She is currently a partner at the firm and specializes in corporate, securities, and commercial litigation.[3]
Valihura is a member of the Delaware Bar Foundation and the Delaware Supreme Court’s Permanent Ethics Advisory Committee on Delaware Rules of Professional Conduct. She also serves on the board of directors for the Delaware Special Olympics and the advisory board of the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance.[1]
In nominating Karen L. Valihura, Governor Markell stated:
| “ | Karen Valihura is an attorney of uncommon skill, intelligence, and integrity who has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence in her 25 years in private practice. As important, she has a long track record of service to the community. If she is confirmed by Senate, I believe Karen will serve our state well as a member of Delaware’s highest court.[4] | ” |
| —Gov. Jack Markell[1] | ||
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 News Delaware.gov, "Governor Markell Nominates Karen Valihura to Delaware Supreme Court," June 6, 2014
- ↑ Delaware Online, "Jacobs leaving Delaware Supreme Court," April 1, 2014
- ↑ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom, LLP, "Karen L. Valihura Profile," accessed June 9, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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