2022 Summer Edition

Judicial Division

Courts & Judiciary

Director's Column

By Ms. Tori Jo Wible, Chicago, IL

This version of the Director’s Column features a guest essay. I reached out to a friend going through a rough patch to remind them that they are loved and supported and what I got back really moved me. I hope it will move you as well.

Government

Judicial Independence: Are You Part of the Solution or Part of the Problem?

By Hon. Richard Ginkowski, Pleasant Prairie, WI

Protecting judicial independence and the rule of law is the responsibility of the entire legal community according to a blue-ribbon consortium speakers at the inaugural “Democracy’s Last Line of Defense” symposium held on May 26 in Chicago.

Appellate Judges Conference

Courts & Judiciary

AJC Chair's Column

By Hon. Samuel A. Thumma, Phoenix, Arizona

The year goes fast, doesn’t it? At my age, I should say the years go fast. But either way, this is my last column as Chair of the Appellate Judges Conference. It has been an honor to serve as Chair, and on the Executive Committee.

Appellate Practice

Council of Appellate Lawyers Chair's Column

By Mr. Mark A. Kressel, Los Angeles, CA

Summer provides a great opportunity for CAL to offer programming for our members while they await the annual AJEI Summit. This year, with the increased interest in virtual programming, CAL has plenty to offer.

Appellate Practice

Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys Chair's Column

By Hon. Jess D. Mekeel, Denver, CO

“Summer, summer, summertime. Time to kick back and unwind.” Alas, no unwinding here, as CASA recently held a summer Executive Board meeting, is planning panels for the AJEI Summit this fall, and is working to create a social media presence.

Lawyers Conference

Court Administration

LC Chair's Column

By Ms. Shenique A. Moss, Detroit, MI

It has been my distinct honor to serve as the 2021-2022 Chair of the Lawyers Conference and I am thrilled that we will have the opportunity to close out the bar year reconnecting at the Annual Meeting in Chicago.

National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary

Administrative Law

NCALJ Chair's Column

By Hon. John C. Allen, IV, Chicago, IL

One of the many benefits of ABA membership is the wide variety of subjects covered in depth by the many SDFs. I took advantage of that opportunity and joined the Forum on Air & Space Law, which has absolutely nothing to do with my professional life.

National Conference Federal Trial Judges

Federal Government

NCFTJ Chair's Column

By Hon. Diana Song Quiroga, Laredo, Texas

Life around us has picked up the pace as jury trials resume, in-person proceedings return to dockets, and many of us venture farther afield to travel this summer. We eagerly await the return of the first in-person Annual Meeting this August.

National Conference State Trial Judges

Courts & Judiciary

NCSTJ Chair's Column

By Hon. David M. Connors, Farmington, UT

We are now in the middle of the summer and looking forward to gathering in person in Chicago for the upcoming Annual Meeting. As you all know, we have been through another year of ups and downs.

National Conference Specialized Court Judges

Traffic & Drug Courts

NCSCJ Chair's Column

By Hon. Phinia Aten, Conyers, GA

The ABA didn’t fall down when the Midyear Meeting switched to a virtual platform. Meetings were held, ideas exchanged, and CLE presented. But frankly, we need and miss the human contact and interaction .

Highway to Justice: Summer 2022

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2022 Summer Edition

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NCALJ Chair's Column

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2022 Summer Edition

Chair's Column

Judicial Division

Director's Column

Judicial Independence: Are You Part of the Solution or Part of the Problem?

Appellate Judges Conference

AJC Chair's Column

Council of Appellate Lawyers Chair's Column

Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys Chair's Column

Lawyers Conference

LC Chair's Column

National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary

NCALJ Chair's Column

National Conference Federal Trial Judges

NCFTJ Chair's Column

National Conference State Trial Judges

NCSTJ Chair's Column

National Conference Specialized Court Judges

NCSCJ Chair's Column

Highway to Justice: Summer 2022

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