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

Allison grew up in West Virginia and has a bachelor's degree in microbiology, a masters in history, and a law degree from the University of Florida.


Allison currently serves on the North Carolina Supreme Court. She worked with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice for 14 years until 2022, most recently as the co-executive director of programs. 

Allison Riggs was appointed to the North Carolina Supreme Court by Governor Roy Cooper in September of 2023. She is currently serving a partial term. Previously, she served on the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

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

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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."

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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

Allison has a Bachelor's degree in microbiology, a Masters in History, and a JD, all from the University of Florida.

Justice Allison Riggs currently serves on the North Carolina Supreme Court, having been appointed by Governor Roy Cooper in September of 2023. She worked with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice for 14 years until 2022, most recently as the co-executive director of programs.

Justice Allison Riggs was appointed to the North Carolina Supreme Court by Governor Roy Cooper in September of 2023. She is currently serving on the court and plans to run for a full term in November 2024.

- Allison Riggs has a JD from the University of Florida.
- Allison Riggs spent 10 years as an attorney with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.
- Allison Riggs currently serves on the North Carolina Supreme Court, having been appointed by Governor Roy Cooper in September of 2023.

As of January 31, 2024, Allison Riggs’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Has a JD from the University of Florida.
- Spent 10 years as an attorney with the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.

As of February 9, 2024, Allison Riggs’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Justice Allison Riggs currently serves on the North Carolina Supreme Court, having been appointed by Governor Roy Cooper in September of 2023. Prior to this appointment, specific details about her previous professional roles are not provided.

Justice Allison Riggs was appointed to the North Carolina Supreme Court by Governor Roy Cooper in September of 2023. She is currently serving on the court and plans to run for a full term in November 2024. There is no mention of previous political offices held, appointments, or committees served on prior to her current role on the North Carolina Supreme Court.

Lora has a Bachelor's degree from NC A&T University and a JD from UNC-Chapel Hill.

Lora Christine Cubbage has served as an Assistant District Attorney and Assistant Attorney General in North Carolina. She has also held positions as a District Court Judge and Superior Court Judge within the state.

Lora Christine Cubbage has served as an Assistant District Attorney and Assistant Attorney General in North Carolina. She has also held positions as a District Court Judge and Superior Court Judge. Her campaign for the Supreme Court of North Carolina indicates she has run for judicial office.

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

As of February 9, 2024, Lora Christine Cubbage’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The North Carolina Supreme Court consists of seven judges, called justices. There is one chief justice and six associate justices. They decide on cases as a group.
- They are the state's highest court, and their decisions on state law are final. They are also the final authority on the North Carolina Constitution. 
- The NC Supreme Court is the final court for appeals in North Carolina. During an appeal, the Supreme Court is primarily tasked with considering whether an error occurred at trial or in judicial interpretation of the law. They also decide appeals in death penalty cases.
- Supreme Court justices are elected to eight-year terms in partisan elections. 

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