Candidate Name: Vicky L. Ivory-Orem

Place of Resident: Mitchellville

Date of Birth: Dece. 26, 1957

Place of Birth: Birmingham, AL

Occupation: Attorney, Owner-Realty Title & Settlements, LLC

Education: Juris Doctorate, University of Baltimore

Community Involvement: Democratic campaigner; Treasurer, Willow Grove Citizens Association, 1997-2000; President, Willow Grove Citizens Association, 2000-Present; Volunteer Board Member since 2000, Family Service Foundation, served as President and Treasurer, currently active as committee member of Finance and Personnel Committee ; Notary Public; Democratic Central Committee, Prince George’s County, 2000-2004; Democratic National Convention, Delegate, 2000

Professional associations: Court of Appeals of Maryland, 1995; United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 1995; United States District Court for the District of Columbia, 1999; District of Columbia Bar, 2004; J. Franklin Bourne Bar Association; Maryland State Bar Association; District of Columbia Bar Association, Probate Section; Prince George’s County Bar Association; The Bankruptcy Bar Association for the District of Maryland; NASD Arbitrator

Family: Married, one son

Campaign Office: 7237 Hanover Parkway, Suite C, Greenbelt, MD 20770

301-614-3300

Link to website: None

Link to state Board of Elections campaign finance database

I believe the probate court is currently operating effectively. However, I believe there is a need for greater efficiency in case management and the timely resolution of probate cases. Timely management, transference of property, and closing of estate cases is an economic and cost concern for the courts as well as for heirs, and legatees.

I firmly believe the court should be more progressive in serving the needs of its community. As the diversity in our county evolve, so must the court. To ensure public trust and confidence, fairness, and access to justice, the courts are challenged with the increased demand for interpreter services, the need to recruit and retain qualified personal to serve its diverse community, the need to provide information in different languages, and the need to provide sensitivity training to court personnel and the judiciary.

I believe the implementation of strategic planning, research and development, collaboration with other court systems facing similar challenges will assist with the ongoing need to be responsive to community evolution and growth.