Judge, Orphans' Court, Baltimore County, since 1998 (chief judge, 1998-2006). Member, Conference of Orphans' Court Judges, 2003-. Board of Directors, Judicial Institute of Maryland, 2006-.
University of Maryland School of Law, J.D. (with honors). Admitted to Maryland Bar, 1978. Attorney. Member, Maryland State Bar Association (estate & trust law section).