Grand Forks, N.D. (AP) Governor Jack Dalrymple has appointed two judges to the northeast central judicial district in North Dakota.
Dalrymple on Wednesday announced the appointments of Grand Forks Attorney Lolita Romanick and Larimore Attorney Donald Hager. Romanick will replace Karen Braaten who died in October, while Hager will replace Sonja Clapp who resigned earlier this month.
Dalrymple praised the integrity and extensive experience of the attorneys, who will begin serving in January.
Since 1999, Romanick has worked in insurance defense, employment, personal injury, workers compensation and general litigation. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Dakota and graduated from the University of Idaho's law school.
Hager has operated his own law office since 1986. He received his undergraduate degree from Mayville State University and graduated from UND's school of law.