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History
The OGC was established in 1936 with the appointment of Judge Millward C. Taft, formerly a state’s attorney (Vermont) and probate judge (Maryland). Its current structure dates from 1993 when two lawyers from departments and services were integrated into the four-lawyer legal staff.
General Counsels who have served at the Church World Headquarters:
Millward C. Taft 1936-1961 |
Boardman Noland 1961-1975 |
Warren L. Johns 1975-1992 |
Robert W. Nixon 1993-2005 |
Robert E. Kyte 2005-2009 |
Karnik Doukmetzian 2009- |