North Carolina Governor Josh Stein Nominates Two Special Superior Court Judges; Nominations Sent to Legislature for Confirmation
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina — Governor Josh Stein on Oct. 27 nominated two lawyers to serve as North Carolina special superior court judges, the governor's office announced. Caitlin Poe has practiced litigation since 2013 and is a partner at the Williams Mullen law firm. She previously served as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge James Dever III of the Eastern District of North Carolina, earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and her law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. She would fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Julianna Earp.
Richard Worf is a shareholder at Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, where he has practiced civil litigation for nearly 19 years. He earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his law degree from Yale Law School. He would fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Michael Robinson.
Stein said both nominees are experienced lawyers in complex business litigation who are devoted to the legal profession, and that their judgment and experience will be invaluable. The governor has sent the nominations to the General Assembly, where they must be confirmed by joint resolution before taking effect.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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