Governor Larry Hogan made nine judicial announcements Thursday, including E. Gregory Wells named as chief judge on the Court of Special Appeals.
Wells, of Calvert County, is currently a judge on the Court of Special Appeals and has served on the court since 2019.
He will be the first African American to serve as chief judge of the Court of Special Appeals, and the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as chief judge of either of Maryland’s appellate courts.
Prior to his appointment to the court, he served as an assistant attorney general in the Criminal Appeals Division of the Office of the Attorney General and was the first African American to serve as Calvert County State’s Attorney.
I am proud to appoint each of these distinguished and highly qualified individuals. It is a top priority to ensure the composition of our courts reflect the great diversity of our state—these historic appointments deliver on that commitment.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) February 17, 2022
