Leo E. Strine Jr.
Leo E. Strine, Jr. was the chief justice of the Delaware Supreme Court. He was nominated to this position by Governor Jack Markell (D) on January 8, 2014. He was unanimously confirmed by the Delaware Senate on January 29, 2014, to replace retired Chief Justice Myron Steele. He was sworn in on February 28, 2014.[1][2][3] Strine retired on October 30, 2019.[4][5] To learn more about this vacancy, click here.
Education
Strine received his undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware and his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School.[6]
Career
- 2014-2019: Chief justice, Delaware Supreme Court
- 2011-2014: Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
- 1998-2011: Vice-Chancellor, Delaware Court of Chancery
- 1994-1998: Chief legal counsel, Governor Thomas Carper
- 1993-1994: Associate, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
- Law clerk, Walter K. Stapleton, Third Circuit
- Law clerk, John F. Gerry, District of New Jersey[6][7]
Nomination to Chancery Court
Strine was nominated for the position of Chancellor (chief of the Chancery Court) by Governor Jack Markell in June 2011. The nomination was approved by the state senate on June 22, 2011. He succeeded William B. Chandler, III in the position.[8][9][10]
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.[11][12] | ” |
Strine called the nomination a "huge honor and responsibility."[13]
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Delaware.gov, "Governor Markell Nominates Leo E. Strine, Jr. for Chief Justice of Delaware Supreme Court," January 8, 2014
- ↑ Reuters, "Leo Strine confirmed as chief justice of Delaware's Supreme Court," January 29, 2014
- ↑ Delaware Online, "Steele chosen to swear in Strine as chief justice," February 23, 2014
- ↑ Supreme Court of Delaware, "Letter of resignation, Chief Justice Leo Strine," July 8, 2019
- ↑ Delaware Online, "Deadline nears for Delaware Supreme Court applicants," September 12, 2019
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Delaware Courts, "Judges of the Court of Chancery"
- ↑ The Globe and Mail, "Leo Strine: Sharp-tongued judge has a nose for 'hinky' boardroom behaviour," March 30, 2012
- ↑ Reuters, "Strine confirmed as chief Delaware Chancery judge," June 22, 2011
- ↑ ABA Law Journal, "Del. Gov Nominates Leo Strine as New Chief Judge for State Chancery Court," June 8, 2011
- ↑ Reuters, "Analysis: Delaware's corporate courts on brink of big change," October 3, 2013
- ↑ Deal Book, "Strine Nominated for Top Job at Delaware Chancery Court," June 8, 2011
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Delaware Online, "Delaware Gov. Jack Markell nominates Leo E. Strine Jr. for Chancery Court's top position," June 9, 2011
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
