2023 Judicial Conference Program

HONORABLE ROBERT K. TAYLOR, JR. CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY 100 N. CALVERT STREET | BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21202

ROBERT K. TAYLOR, JR. is an associate judge of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. He previously served as an assistant attorney general and the senior counsel for forensic litigation in the Criminal Appeals Division of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General. Prior to joining the Office of the Attorney General, he spent ten years in private practice as a trial attorney. Judge Taylor is a 1994 graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law. He is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and a former adjunct professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law. He has also spoken at various events and conferences around the world as an expert on courtroom science issues. Judge Taylor was a NAAG Supreme Court fellow for the 2009-2010 term and has served as an international consultant on forensic evidence for the United States Department of State.

JASON V. THOMAS JUDICIAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS 189 HARRY S. TRUMAN PKWY | ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401

JASON V. THOMAS is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Judicial Information Systems (JIS). As a member of the JIS executive leadership team, Jason is responsible for planning, recommending, developing, implementing, and supporting cost-effective, high-performing technology solutions and initiatives for the Maryland Judiciary. During his more than 21 years with the Judiciary, Jason has held progressively responsible positions relating to Systems Engineering and Enterprise Solutions Architecture. Jason spearheaded the rapid introduction and expansion of numerous court technologies to facilitate court operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and is leading efforts for employing new, innovative technologies in support of the Judiciary’s mission of providing fair, efficient, and effective justice for all. HONORABLE E. GREGORY WELLS APPELLATE COURT OF MARYLAND 361 ROWE BOULEVARD | ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401 E. GREGORY WELLS, Chief Judge, Appellate Court of Maryland, At-Large, since April 18, 2019. Chair, Equal Justice Committee, Judicial Council, 2020-. County Administrative Judge, Calvert County Circuit Court, 7th Judicial Circuit (Associate Judge, November 15, 2012 to March 1, 2019). Associate Judge, District Court ofMaryland, District 4 (Calvert County), September 8, 2008 toNovember 15, 2012.Member, Criminal Law and Procedure Committee, 2008-11, 2012-14, and Court Interpreters Committee, 2009-12, Maryland Judicial Conference; Public Defender Regional Advisory Board No. 3 (Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Prince George’s and St. Mary’s counties), 2009-13. Member, Family Violence Coordinating Council, St. Mary’s County, 2010-12. Chair, Court Operations Committee, Judicial Council, 2015-19. Assistant State’s Attorney, Prince George’s County, 1989-94 (assistant chief, district court division, 1990-93; chief, sexual assault and child abuse unit, 1993-94). Deputy State’s Attorney, Calvert County, 1995-98. Master in Domestic Relations and Juvenile Causes, Calvert County Circuit Court, 1998-2005. Assistant attorney general, Criminal Appeals Division, Office of Attorney General, 2007-08. Member, Cheltenham Youth Facility Advisory Board, Department of Juvenile Services, 1998-2005. State’s Attorney, Calvert County, December 15, 2005 to December 2006.

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