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 2019-2020

    Hon. Elizabeth Lang-Miers, (Ret.)

    Chair

    Hon. Elizabeth Lang-Miers, (Ret.)

    Hon. J. Michelle Childs

    Chair-Elect

    Hon. J. Michelle Childs

    Christopher G. Browning, Jr

    Vice-Chair

    Christopher G. Browning, Jr

    Hon. Toni E. Clarke, (Ret.)

    Immediate Past Chair

    Hon. Toni E. Clarke, (Ret.)
    • Hon. Albert Diaz

      Appellate Judges Conference, Chair

    • Carolyn A. Dubay

      Lawyers Conference, Chair

    • Hon. Robert S. Cohen

      National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary, Chair

    • Hon. Leo I. Brisbois

      National Conference of Federal Trial Judges, Chair

    • Hon. Shelbonnie Coleman-Hall

      National Conference of Specialized Court Judges, Chair

    • Hon. Heather A. Welch

      National Conference of State Trial Judges, Chair

    • Peter Bennett

      National Judicial College Board of Trustees, Chair

    • Richard Bien

      Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates

    • Hon. Mark S. Cady

      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