Attorneys of Color Justice Geraldine Hines By Justice Paul D. Wilson (Ret.) Growing up in the segregated South, Justice Geraldine Hines was aware of injustice at a very young age. Her inspiring legal career was driven by a desire to be a part of the challenge to the status quo.
Courts & Judiciary The Evolving Nature of Security Threats to Judges By Judge Herbert B. Dixon Jr. and James L. Anderson There is a long and storied history in this country of threats on members of the judiciary. This article looks back at that history, the increased frequency of threats to judges in recent years, and how the nature of these threats has changed.
Access to Justice Recent Efforts and the Role of Lawyers in Promoting Judicial Security By Daniel F. Gourash Our democracy is based on the rule of law and requires an independent judiciary that is respected and protected. Continued efforts must be made to further promote judicial security, and lawyers must play a vital role in those efforts.
Courts & Judiciary Cybersecurity Threats to the Judiciary By Claudia Rast Judges and their staff are not immune from the increasing threats posed by cybercriminals. With every new protective technology, the threat actors find a hidden vulnerability to exploit.
Courts & Judiciary A Discussion on Judicial Security and Privacy with Federal Judge Esther Salas By Judge Frank J. Bailey (Ret.) Inspired by her own personal security tragedy, Judge Esther Salas has become a pioneer for maintaining the integrity of our judicial system, which mandates that we stand united to protect our country’s democracy.
Court Administration From Grievance to Attack: The Modus Operandi of Judicial Attackers, with Tips for Your Protection By John F. Muffler Judges must be educated about and aware of lurking security threats so they are able to navigate their own safety and proactively recognize indicators of violence.
Courts & Judiciary Ten Easy Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Cyberattack or Data Breach By Scott R. Davis Davis provides 10 simple and effective steps judges should take to improve their office and courtroom cybersecurity.
Courts & Judiciary Book Review: Her Honor By Robert H. Edmunds Jr. In her latest book, Her Honor, editor Lauren Stiller Rikleen presents 25 brief biographies and autobiographies of pathfinding women judges.
Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Artificial Intelligence—"What Hath God Wrought" By Judge Herbert B. Dixon Jr. Though he’s a self-proclaimed fan of artificial intelligence and excited about its capabilities, Judge Dixon warns that we must be aware of every AI product’s limitations and frailties.
Ethics Ethical Responsibilities and Judicial Security By Marla N. Greenstein Where there is a threat to physical safety, the ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct still applies but often requires a mindful reassessment demanded by the threat at hand.
