NCSCJ members have access to the Conference's many committees, which provide members with a lively and open forum for analysis, debate and education. Participation is the key to NCSCJ activities and committees are one of the best ways for NCSCJ members to actively and meaningfully take part in the work of the specialized court judiciary.
*membership in these committees is by appointment only
Hon. Phinia Aten
The goal of the Awards Committee is to select honorees for the 3 recognitions bestowed by the conference: The Franklin N. Flaschner Award, the William R. McMahon Award, and the Judicial Education Award.
Hon. Sidney Butcher
Works independently and with other judicial entities and committees within the American Bar Association in pursuing creative approaches and strategies in handling domestic violence and stalking matters. Acts as a resource to judges and court administrators to provide responses to inquiries for information on the subject. The goal of the committee is to coordinate with the ABA Commission on Domestic and Sexual Violence and other entities within the ABA to sponsor appropriate programming as needed/requested.
Primary objectives are to examine and address the special problems relating to domestic law by coordinating efforts with other judicial entities and act as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information in regard to violence in the home and work environment, alternatives for children in such situations, rehabilitation, warning signs, etc.
Hon. Richard Ginkowski
The Education Committee works with ABA and non-ABA entities devoted to judicial education to provide quality judicial education. Members research and study the need for development of judicial education standards applicable to courts of special jurisdiction and in keeping with the standards of the ABA.
Their charge is to develop programs designed to educate the judiciary by considering issues of significance to the judicial system. They disseminate information on programs of interest to Conference members and assist local and state judicial organizations in planning quality educational programming by serving as a resource and clearinghouse for information and guidance.
Hon. Richard Ginkowski
Hon. Shelbonnie Hall
Hon. Danielle Mosley
The Membership Committee recruits, retains, and engages Conference members while coordinating outreach and partnering with Judicial Division Membership staff.
Col. Elizabeth Hernandez
Cdr. Mike Whitican
The Military Courts Committee fosters collaboration among military judges, develops resources for military justice, and serves as an information hub for military courts and personnel in civilian proceedings.
Hon. J. Matthew Martin
The Native American Tribal Courts Committee serves the law trained judges who preside at courts with jurisdiction on tribal lands. The Committee develops programs and activities to inform the general public and judges about the activities of courts governing issues arising on tribal lands. In conjunction with the Tribal Courts Council, which is an entity within the Judicial Division, the Tribal Courts Committee provides information of relevance regarding legislative and judicial issues affecting Native American Tribes, and indigenous people.
The Committee Charge is to develop and present programs and to encourage Native and indigenous people to participate fully in programs and activities of the Judicial Division. The Committee is also charged with liaising with the Native American Tribal Courts Council to inform and advise ABA policies which will assist Tribal Court Judges in the performance of their judicial duties.
Hon. Sidney Butcher
The Nominating Committee selects and presents a slate of candidates for Conference leadership, facilitates nominations, sets a timeline, and submits the final slate for member consideration.
Col. Tara Osborn
The Strategic Planning Committee serves as the primary planning vehicle for the Conference. It is responsible for both short-term and long-term goals, as well as programming.