CONFERENCE OF ORPHANS' COURT JUDGES
Appointed by Chief Judge, Court of Appeals to 2-year terms:
Joyce M. Baylor-Thompson, Chair (chosen by Conference), 2012
Theresa A. Lawler, Vice-Chair (chosen by Conference), 2012
Cleopatra Campbell; Kimberly J. Cascia; Colleen A. Cavanaugh; Carvill D. Duncan; Athena Malloy Groves; Vicky L. Ivory-Orem; Donald E. James; Sherae M. McNeal; Vincent R. Pantalone; Nancy C. Phelps; William J. Smith, Jr.; Carolyn I. Todd. Terms expire 2012.
Staff: David R. Durfee, Jr., Esq.
c/o Administrative Office of the Courts
Maryland Judicial Center, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 260-1405
e-mail: david.durfee@mdcourts.gov
Maryland Judicial Center, 580 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, Maryland, March 2009. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
On November 18, 2003, the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals established the Conference of Orphans' Court Judges. The Conference consults with and advises the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals on matters affecting the Orphans' Court. Meeting quarterly, the Conference provides a forum where judges may relate their experiences, and share helpful tools and resources, as well as improve communications with judges and clerks of both trial courts.
Appointed by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, the Conference consists of fourteen members who serve two-year terms. The Administrative Office of the Courts serves as secretariat to the Conference.
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July 27, 2012
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