Earlier today Governor Jack Markell announced the nomination of Felice Glennon Kerr to serve on the Family Court. She has been nominated to fill the vacancy left by Judge Michael K. Newell, who was sworn in as Chief Judge of the Family Court yesterday. In a statement issued regarding the nomination Governor Markell said:

"Felice Kerr is an accomplished and well-respected family law attorney who has more than 2 decades of experience practicing family law . . . If she is confirmed by the Senate, I believe she will serve our state well as a Family Court judge."

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