Governor Moore Appoints Russett Resident to Judicial Nominating Committee

Governor Wes Moore Appointed Russett resident Elizabeth Leight to the Anne Arundel County Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission (Commission).

“I am deeply grateful for the appointees’ commitment and desire to serve,” said Gov. Moore. “The Anne Arundel County Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission helps ensure the quality of Maryland’s judiciary and will also reflect the diverse makeup of the jurisdiction that it serves.”

The Commission is charged with reviewing candidates for judges to the local judiciary. Moore has committed to establishing a more diverse judiciary especially in Anne Arundel County. Leight, who is the Director of Government Relations and Legal Affairs at the Society of Professional Benefit Administrators and a member of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association, will serve as the initial chair of the Commission. Congratulations Elizabeth!