Our Mission

    The Judicial Division (JD) is dedicated to improving the American judicial system and to encourage all members of the judiciary, lawyers and others who share a strong interest in this goal to work toward this common objective.

    The JD serves as the voice of the judiciary; supports an effective, accessible, fair and impartial justice system; and seeks to improve public trust and understanding of the role of courts in upholding the rule of law, while extending the opportunity for participation to diverse judges throughout America and by communicating effectively with them.

    JD Council 2020-2021

    Hon. J. Michelle Childs

    Chair

    Hon. J. Michelle Childs

    Christopher G. Browning, Jr

    Chair-Elect

    Christopher G. Browning, Jr

    Hon. Ernestine Gray

    Vice-Chair

    Hon. Ernestine Gray

    Hon. Elizabeth Lang-Miers, (Ret.)

    Immediate Past Chair

    Hon. Elizabeth Lang-Miers, (Ret.)
    • Hon. Steven David

      Appellate Judges Conference, Chair

    • Monica Fennell

      Lawyers Conference, Chair

    • Hon. Alexander Manuel

      National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary, Chair

    • Hon. Miguel Torres

      National Conference of Federal Trial Judges, Chair

    • Hon. Ronald Ramsey

      National Conference of Specialized Court Judges, Chair

    • Hon. Linda Bell

      National Conference of State Trial Judges, Chair

    • Hon. Christopher Whitten

      National Judicial College Board of Trustees, Chair

    • Richard Bien

      Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates

    • Hon. Nathan Hecht

      Conference of Chief Justices, President

    • Lynn Fontaine Newsome

      Liaison to the ABA Board of Governors

    • Dana M. Hrelic

      Liaison to the Young Lawyers Division

    • Tori Jo Wible

      Judicial Division Director, Chief Counsel