Lori W. Will at a glance
- Current role
- Vice Chancellor
- Jurisdiction
- Delaware · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Lori W. Will
Vice Chancellor · Delaware Court of Chancery
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Biography
Professional career
- Began her legal career as a law clerk to then-Vice Chancellor Leo E. Strine, Jr., followed by work as a senior associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and later as a partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
Education
Additional information
- In June 2026, she was nominated to the Delaware Supreme Court, reflecting her recognized expertise in corporate law and the state’s tradition of elevating Chancery Court judges to higher judicial positions
- Sworn in on May 26, 2021, as a Vice Chancellor.
- In April 2021, Governor John Carney nominated Will to the Delaware Court of Chancery to replace Vice Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick, who became Chancellor.
- focusing on corporate, complex commercial, and federal securities litigation
- Bachelor of Arts in History and Government & Law, summa cum laude, from Lafayette College, and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, along with a graduate Certificate in Business and Public Policy from the Wharton School.
- She belongs to the American Bar Association, the Delaware State Bar Association, and the Richard S. Rodney Inn of Court.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
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Delaware Judicial Branch operating procedures generally restrict courthouse photography and audio or video recording, subject to limited exceptions.
With limited exceptions, visitors will not be allowed to take photos or record audio or video in the courthouse.Operating Procedures for the Delaware Judicial Branch: Facilities ↗
Courtroom Technology Coordination
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Delaware courts publish courtroom technology capabilities, but counsel should direct equipment and setup requests to the applicable court before the proceeding.
If you wish to use any of the technology listed below, please make your request to the appropriate Court prior to trial.Courtroom Technology ↗
Published courtroom rules
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Delaware courthouse electronic-device policy
Delaware Court of Chancery
Shared courthouse guidance; permission and stated exceptions remain applicable. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
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