The National Judicial College

Water Tribal History & Law Webinar
2025-03-18 | Online
FacultyProfessor Monte Mills, University of Washington School of LawJustice Theresa Pouley, Colville Tribal Court of Appeals

Identification of Medications for OUD: Effects and Methods of Use
2025-03-24 | Online
Faculty:

William R. Morrone, D.O., M.S. Currently works as Assistant Director of Family Medicine at Synergy Medical Education Alliance (a division of MSU), Medical Director at Hospice of Michigan, and as an addictionologist in the juvenile justice system through Wolverine Human Services all in Saginaw, Michigan. Dr. Morrone is a graduate of Michigan State University (MSUCOM) completing an internship in internal medicine and residency in family medicine. He is board certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners and certified by both Academy of Pain Management and American Society of Addiction through the American Society of Pain Educators as well as Certified Forensic Physician Through the American College of Forensic Examiners. He was a former National Health Service Corps Scholar and worked with the underserved population of inner-city Saginaw. He also holds a graduate degree in toxicology and pharmacology from the University of Missouri at Kansas and currently serves as a Medical Examiner.

Justice Robert H. Jackson Lecture with Hon. J. Michelle Childs
2025-04-01 | Online
Hon. J. Michelle ChildsU.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia CircuitJudge Childs has been a member of Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit since 2022. She previously served a judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina beginning 2010 and was a finalist for the seat on the Supreme Court of the United States that ultimately went to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

After a career in private legal practice that saw her become a partner in the law firm Nexsen Pruet (now Maynard Nexsen) in Columbia, South Carolina, she began her public service as deputy director for the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation’s Division of Labor in 2000. In 2006, the South Carolina General Assembly elected her a state circuit court judge. During her time on the state bench, she served as chief administrative judge for General Sessions, which is South Carolina’s criminal court, and as chief administrative judge for the state’s business court.

She has been active in many local, state, and national bar and community organizations, including the Federal Judges Association (current president) and as a member of the American Bar Association’s Committee on the American Judicial System. She is former chair of the ABA’s Judicial Division.

Her academic degrees include a law degree and a master’s in personnel and employment relations from the University of South Carolina and a Master of Judicial Studies from the Duke University School of Law.

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The Key Components of a Successful MOUD Program
2025-04-14 | Online

Batson Issues in Capital Jury Selection
2025-04-17 | Online

Understanding MOUD: Essentials for Effective Treatment and Effective Practice
2025-04-24 | Online

Implementing Medications for Substance Use Disorder (MSUD): A Practical Tool Kit for Success
2025-05-08
Faculty

Cynthia Herriott, a justice expert and former Rochester, New York, police chief, has extensive experience in criminal justice process improvement and organizational problem-solving. She has trained Treatment Court Teams, established one of the first Community Court Academies, and founded the Community Justice Forum to address disparities in the justice system. She works nationally and internationally to strengthen collaboration between law enforcement and the courts, focusing on policies that promote fairness and community trust. A Fellow with the Institute for Polarities of Democracy, she chairs the RASE Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee and holds a Master of Science degree.

Ensuring Effective Legal Representation in Capital Cases
2025-05-15 | Online

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, Monitoring and Compliance
2025-05-22
Faculty

Amy Miles is the Director of the Forensic Toxicology Program at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH), where she manages the program and provides expert testimony and consultation on drug-impaired driving cases nationwide. A recognized leader in forensic toxicology, she has trained Drug Recognition Experts (DREs) since 2004 and has received awards for her contributions to the field. Amy is a faculty member of the Robert F. Borkenstein Course and the Illinois Judicial Conference Committee on Education. She serves on multiple professional committees, including as Chair of the SOFT/AAFS Drugs and Driving Committee and past President of the Society of Forensic Toxicologists. An accomplished speaker, she has presented nationally on oral fluid testing, drugs, and human performance, earning multiple “Speaker of the Year” awards from the American Association for Clinical Chemistry.

The Judge's Role in Addressing Issues Involving Older Drivers
2025-06-11 | Online

Judicial Leadership in Implementing MOUD in the Courtroom
2025-07-10 | Online

Traffic Jam: How Commercial Drivers Impact Human Trafficking - By State
2025-07-15 - 2025-09-10 | Online
This material is based upon work supported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under FM-CDL-20-001 and FM-CDL-21-001. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and/or the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The Engines of Evidence: Forensics, History, and Uncertainty
2025-07-17 | Online

Collaborative Approaches: Bridging Legal, Treatment, and Community Systems
2025-08-11 | Online

Incorporating Treatment Court Principles into Traditional Courtrooms
2025-08-14 | Online

Impaired Driving and Alcohol/Drug Issues within Commercial Drivers’ License (CDL) and Commercial Motor Vehicle Cases
2025-08-19 | Online

Enhancing the Judicial Role with a Therapeutic Approach
2025-08-21 | Online

Opioid Use Disorder in Indian Country
2025-08-22 | Online
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI088037 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Tribal Water Rights Webinar: Winters Case History
2025-08-27 | Online

Integrating Case Management and Judicial Support in Non-Treatment Courts
2025-09-02 | Online

Self-Represented Litigants and Judicial Ethics
2025-09-04 | Online

Understanding Changes to the Brain
2025-09-05 | Online

Why Judge? “Unmasking” Procedural Fairness and Empathy for Self-Represented Litigants in Court
2025-09-09 | Online

Using Decision Trees to Analyze Complex Evidentiary Issues
2025-09-09 | Online

Practical Ways to Deal with Self Represented Litigants
2025-09-11 | Online

Strategies to Support Recovery in Tribal Court
2025-09-12 | Online

Substance Use Disorder: Success Stories from Tribal Court Judges
2025-09-19 | Online

The Importance of Integrating Treatment and MOUD: A Guide for Judges
2025-09-23 | Online

The Resurging Importance of State Constitutions
2025-09-24 | Online

Analyzing Constitution-Based Evidence Objections. Three Parts. Part I: Crawford at 21
2025-09-25 | Online
