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The Daily Tar Heel, Q&A: Allison Riggs speaks about civil rights experience, keeping seat on NC Supreme Court

As of May 21, 2024, Allison Riggs’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Said "I am building bridges to deliver on that promise of equal justice under the law. I'm proud to approach all the cases that have and will come before me with thoughtfulness, compassion, and a commitment to the rule of law..."

Said "As a justice, my guiding principles are integrity, transparency, consistency and empathy. Justice for all means that the doors to the courthouse are not arbitrarily slammed shut, and I take seriously my role in making our judicial system accessible and understood."

- Said "I am building bridges to deliver on that promise of equal justice under the law. I'm proud to approach all the cases that have and will come before me with thoughtfulness, compassion, and a commitment to the rule of law..."
- Said "As a justice, my guiding principles are integrity, transparency, consistency and empathy. Justice for all means that the doors to the courthouse are not arbitrarily slammed shut, and I take seriously my role in making our judicial system accessible and understood."

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Has a law degree  from the University of Florida.

Was an attorney with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice for 13 years.

Served as a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for nine months.

Serves as a judge on the North Carolina Supreme Court since appointment by Governor Roy Cooper in September 2023.

- Has a law degree  from the University of Florida.
- Was an attorney with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice for 13 years.
- Served as a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals for nine months.
- Serves as a judge on the North Carolina Supreme Court since appointment by Governor Roy Cooper in September 2023.

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Allison Riggs

As of January 31, 2024, Lora Christine Cubbage’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Her website says, "Her judicial philosophy, rooted in administering justice with mercy, stems not only from legal expertise but from her own life's tapestry."

Calls for "a change that bridges the gap of mistrust between the judiciary and the public, addresses concerns of racial equity, and advocates for much-needed criminal justice reform."

- Her website says, "Her judicial philosophy, rooted in administering justice with mercy, stems not only from legal expertise but from her own life's tapestry."
- Calls for "a change that bridges the gap of mistrust between the judiciary and the public, addresses concerns of racial equity, and advocates for much-needed criminal justice reform."

Lora Christine Cubbage served as an Assistant District Attorney for Guilford County from 2006 to 2011, adding she went "beyond incarceration, as she actively contributed to developing alternative programs for litigants."

Lora Christine Cubbage later served as an Assistant Attorney General, where she primarily worked on criminal appeals and workers' compensation cases.

Lora Christine Cubbage served as District Court Judge from 2016 to 2018.

Since 2018, Lora Christine Cubbage has served as a Superior Court Judge.

Lora Christine Cubbage obtained her JD from UNC Chapel Hill.

- Lora Christine Cubbage served as an Assistant District Attorney for Guilford County from 2006 to 2011, adding she went "beyond incarceration, as she actively contributed to developing alternative programs for litigants."
- Lora Christine Cubbage later served as an Assistant Attorney General, where she primarily worked on criminal appeals and workers' compensation cases.
- Lora Christine Cubbage served as District Court Judge from 2016 to 2018.
- Since 2018, Lora Christine Cubbage has served as a Superior Court Judge.
- Lora Christine Cubbage obtained her JD from UNC Chapel Hill.

Lora is engaged with the Greensboro Bar Association, NC Bar Association, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and The Links, Incorporated.

Lora serves on boards for the Board of Visitors for NC, A & T State University, Piedmont Capital Funding, and Family Services of the Piedmont.

- Lora is engaged with the Greensboro Bar Association, NC Bar Association, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and The Links, Incorporated.
- Lora serves on boards for the Board of Visitors for NC, A & T State University, Piedmont Capital Funding, and Family Services of the Piedmont.

Lora Christine Cubbage

- The North Carolina Supreme Court is like the US Supreme Court. They have jurisdiction to review the appeal of any decision of lower courts, whether on the matter of law or legal inference. The NC Supreme Court typically only hears matters related to state law.
- The NC Supreme Court consists of 7 judges, called Justices. There is one Chief Justice and six Associate Justices. They are the final authority on the North Carolina Constitution. 
- Supreme Court Justices are the final court for appeals in North Carolina. Decisions they make on state law are final. During an appeal, the Supreme Court is primarily tasked with considering whether an error occurred at trial or in judicial interpretation of the law.
- Supreme Court Associate Justices decide cases as a group, much like the US Supreme Court. 
- Supreme Court Justices are elected for eight year terms and races are partisan. 