As reported by Maryland Matters, Attorney General-elect Anthony Brown announced his transition leaders, both of whom are from the legal profession – Donna Hill Staton and Donald Tobin. From the article,
Staton is a former Circuit Court judge from Howard County and a former member of the Maryland State Board of Education who now serves as a consultant and on various corporate boards.
Tobin recently stepped down as dean of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. He specializes in tax law and election law. A former staffer for Sen. Paul Sarbanes (D), he is a tax expert, professor and author.
In a statement, Brown said the pair “bring a wealth of experience and are highly respected members of Maryland’s legal community. They’ll be invaluable advisors as the co-chairs of my transition.”
