2023 Summer Edition

Judicial Division

Courts & Judiciary

JD Director's Column

By Ms. Tori Jo Wible, Chicago, IL

When did we become afraid of learning, of new ideas, of different ideas? My goal is to learn as much as possible and read, read, read! And to make sure children have access to books, the JD is hosting a book drive at the 2023 Annual Meeting.

Diversity & Inclusion

Stephanie’s Story

By Hon. Linda Strite Murnane, Republic of the Marshall Islands

I first met Stephanie in the summer of 2019 while speaking a panel where I shared my story of being without a place to stay when my parents threw me out of their house when I was 16 years old.

Appellate Judges Conference

Courts & Judiciary

AJC Chair's Column

By Hon. Jacqueline H. Nguyen, Los Angeles, CA

It’s hard to believe that my term as chair of the Appellate Judges Conference is ending soon. It has been an honor and absolute pleasure to serve with such an incredibly dedicated group of judges, lawyers, and other professionals.

Appellate Practice

Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys Chair's Column

By Ms. Cliffie J. Wesson, Dallas, TX

CASA has been hard at work helping plan for the 2023 AJEI Summit in Washington, D.C. this November. There are too many programs to discuss fully, but I want to highlight a few that are of particular interest.

Appellate Practice

Council of Appellate Lawyers Chair's Column

By Ms. Kirsten Castañeda, Dallas, TX

If you’re not already tuned in to the activities of CAL, now is the time to check us out! Between our planning work for the 2023 AJEI Summit, our webinar series', and our committee work, we hope everyone can be involved at their own pace.

Lawyers Conference

Alternative Dispute Resolution

LC Chair's Column

By Mr. Daniel F. Gourash, Westlake, OH

From the beginning and throughout the year I have been blessed to be among some of the best and most talented leaders in the ABA. A lot was accomplished this past year and there are many folks to thank for all their efforts.

National Conference of Federal Trial Judges

Federal Government

NCFTJ Chair's Column

By Hon. Willie J. Epps, Jr., Jefferson City, MO

On April 3, close to 2,000 lawyers and law students met with federal judges about the many paths to becoming a bankruptcy judge or magistrate judge. I'm so proud that dozens of members of the NCFTJ, during our 50th anniversary, joined this event.

National Conference of Specialized Court Judges

Professional Development

The 60 Second Judicial Ethics Challenge

By Hon. Richard Ginkowski, Pleasant Prairie, WI

Ethics is one of the judicial education topics I occasionally teach but, as president of the Wisconsin Municipal Judges Association, my role was different when I recently welcomed nearly two dozen new judges at the beginning of “judge camp.”

Courts & Judiciary

Republic of The Marshall Islands Celebrates Constitution Day

By Hon. Linda Strite Murnane, Republic of the Marshall Islands

As U.S. lawyers and judges celebrated Law Day on May 1, 2023, the Republic of the Marshall Islands celebrated Constitution Day.

National Conference of State Trial Judges

Courts & Judiciary

NCSTJ Chair's Column

By Hon. Vivian Medinilla, Wilmington, DE

I am grateful that the good work of the NCSTJ kept me focused and motivated. Thus, it is with great enthusiasm that I look forward to the Annual Meeting, to Judge Marcella Holland's upcoming term as Chair, and to the meaningful programs coming up.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

How to Use Court-Appointed Neutrals to Improve Case Management

By Merril Hirsh, Stephanie Domitrovich and Roger Haydock

The NCSTJ recently provided ABA members with the opportunity to learn how best to manage cases with the assistance of court-appointed neutrals and the Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals new Benchbook.

National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary

Administrative Law

NCALJ Chair's Column

By Hon. Patricia B. Miles, San Francisco, CA

I am privileged that my term as chair coincided with a historic “first” for NCALJ: a delegation of our American administrative law judges traveled to France to attend the Annual Meeting of the Association of European Administrative Judges (AEAJ).

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2023 Summer Edition

JD Chair's Column

Judicial Division

JD Director's Column

Stephanie’s Story

Appellate Judges Conference

AJC Chair's Column

Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys Chair's Column

Council of Appellate Lawyers Chair's Column

Lawyers Conference

LC Chair's Column

National Conference of Federal Trial Judges

NCFTJ Chair's Column

National Conference of Specialized Court Judges

The 60 Second Judicial Ethics Challenge

Republic of The Marshall Islands Celebrates Constitution Day

National Conference of State Trial Judges

NCSTJ Chair's Column

How to Use Court-Appointed Neutrals to Improve Case Management

National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary

NCALJ Chair's Column

Highway to Justice: Summer 2023

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2023 Summer Edition

JD Chair's Column

Judicial Division

JD Director's Column

Stephanie’s Story

Appellate Judges Conference

AJC Chair's Column

Council of Appellate Staff Attorneys Chair's Column

Council of Appellate Lawyers Chair's Column

Lawyers Conference

LC Chair's Column

National Conference of Federal Trial Judges

NCFTJ Chair's Column

National Conference of Specialized Court Judges

The 60 Second Judicial Ethics Challenge

Republic of The Marshall Islands Celebrates Constitution Day

National Conference of State Trial Judges

NCSTJ Chair's Column

How to Use Court-Appointed Neutrals to Improve Case Management

National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary

NCALJ Chair's Column

Highway to Justice: Summer 2023

Thank You to our Premier Sponsor

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