Headshot of Lora Cubbage, newly appointed Greensboro City Attorney and former NC Superior Court Judge, smiling in professional attire.
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Greensboro City Council Unanimously Appoints Lora Cubbage as New City Attorney

@SpectacularMag Staff

Former superior court judge brings decades of legal and judicial experience to lead the City Attorney’s Office

Headshot of Lora Cubbage, newly appointed Greensboro City Attorney and former NC Superior Court Judge, smiling in professional attire.
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GREENSBORO, NC — In a unanimous vote during Tuesday night’s regular meeting, the Greensboro City Council appointed Deputy City Attorney Lora Cubbage as the new City Attorney, marking a significant leadership shift for the city’s legal department.

Trusted Leadership from Day One

Cubbage joined Greensboro’s Legal Department in March 2025, quickly earning the trust of City Council and senior leadership. In her initial role, she provided legal guidance to public safety departments and oversaw the City’s lobbying efforts.

“I am honored to have the confidence of the City Council and I’m ready to serve in this new leadership role,” said City Attorney Lora Cubbage. “I’m committed to fostering transparency, integrity, and accountability in City governance and municipal law, while supporting my team and senior leadership.”

A Distinguished Legal Career

Cubbage brings a wealth of legal and judicial experience to the position. Her career spans roles as an assistant district attorney in Guilford County, assistant attorney general in the North Carolina Department of Justice, and a district court judge.

In 2018, she was appointed by then-Governor Roy Cooper to serve as a North Carolina Superior Court Judge in Judicial District 24A. Most recently, in April 2025, Governor Josh Stein awarded her The Order of the Longleaf Pine, the state’s highest civilian honor, in recognition of her outstanding service to North Carolina.

Mayor Praises Cubbage’s Experience and Vision

“Ms. Cubbage has an impressive track record as an attorney and former superior court judge,” said Mayor Nancy Vaughan. “She exhibits the leadership skills required to manage the City Attorney’s Office, and the community will benefit from her legal acumen and commitment to public service.”

Rooted in North Carolina Institutions

A proud graduate of North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North Carolina School of Law, Cubbage represents the excellence and legacy of North Carolina’s academic and civic institutions.

With this historic appointment, Cubbage becomes one of the few Black women to serve as City Attorney in a major North Carolina city, reinforcing Greensboro’s commitment to inclusive and forward-thinking leadership.