The National Judicial College

Tribal-State Collaboration for Indian Child Welfare
2024-08-29 | Online
Speakers in this webinar will share their experience in building that tribal-state court collaboration, including:Creation and development of tribal-state court councilsTraining of state judges, lawyers, and social workers on collaboration with tribes on child welfare under ICWA

Creation of joint-jurisdiction courts where tribal and state judges sit together to decide how best to care for tribal children

Faculty:

Honorable William A. Thorne, Utah Court of Appeals (Retired)

Honorable Michael Petoskey, Chief Judge, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi

Honorable Sheldon Spotted-Elk, Ute Indian Tribal Court of Appeals

Honorable Korey Wahwassuck, District Judge, Minnesota 9th Judicial District

Fundamentals of Evidence: Web-Based
2024-09-02 - 2024-10-18 | Online
Why should I take this course?The NJC designed this course for judges who need an introduction or a refresher in the Federal Rules of Evidence and their practical application in court. During the course, the faculty will cover the Federal Rules of Evidence, focusing on those areas which most often impact trial judges, while also addressing the practical challenges of ruling on evidence day-to-day in individual jurisdictions.

Who should attend?Justices of the peace, non-law trained judges, limited jurisdiction judges, general jurisdiction judges, administrative law judges, military judges and tribal court judges with or without law degrees are all welcome in this course.

Who are the members of the faculty?The faculty team is composed of judges with extensive teaching experience in the area of evidence. Additionally, the faculty for this course may include a law school professor with experience teaching evidence courses.

How is this course taught?Discussion assignments, writing assignments, reading, video and weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive, demanding, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend between three and four hours on lessons per week, with a total of six weeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Friday of each week of the course, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference at 11 am Alaska / 12 pm Pacific / 1 pm Mountain / 2 pm Central / 3 pm Eastern.

What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?Ruling on evidence is one of the primary responsibilities of every judge, and admissibility decisions are nuanced and subject to evolving with case law. New science and technology have added to the complexity of evidentiary issues. This course will help judges understand, analyze, and rule quickly on critical evidence matters.

Whom should I contact for more information?For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.

Financial Statements in the Courtroom - September
2024-09-05 - 2024-09-06 | Reno, NV
As the sponsor of this course, the AICPA is providing the following for each participant:

Tuition fees

Travel costs up to $400 (airfare or mileage, parking, taxi/Ubers, ground transportation)

Lodging at the Silver Legacy in downtown Reno for two nights (Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday September 5). Must stay at Silver Legacy to receive lodging benefit.

Two breakfasts, two lunches and all day coffee service.

After registering online, judges who have been approved to attend will receive a confirmation letter, via email, that contains additional information about logistics for the course.

For questions and additional information, please contact Senior Judicial Education Manager Mary N. Burdick, M.A. at burdick@judges.org or call 775-327-8230.

Judicial Renaissance IV - Portugal
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-12 | Lisbon, Portugal
Previous Judicial Renaissances have been held in Bordeaux, France; Seoul, South Korea; and Athens, GreeceTuition covers course fees, a cultural activity and group dinner, and breakfast and lunches. Tuition does not include airfare, lodging or other dinners.The National Judicial College’s Judicial Renaissance course is an innovative and transformative experience for the judiciary. It’s an intellectual retreat that transcends the boundaries of conventional legal education, immersing judges in the deep and diverse currents from which the law itself has emerged. Here, participants will traverse the vast landscapes of history, philosophy, the arts, humanities, and sciences, uncovering the rich tapestry that informs the very essence of jurisprudence.This is more than just a study program—it’s an intellectual odyssey that rekindles the ageless pursuit of wisdom and justice. It’s a conclave where legal minds come to learn from the past and grasp the big ideas shaping our future. With guidance from a cadre of luminaries across varied disciplines, judges will explore enduring human achievements and the foundational principles of justice.In joining the Judicial Renaissance course, judges are not merely expanding their legal expertise; they are embarking on a quest to broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding of the human condition. It’s an invitation to be part of a community that values lifelong learning and to contribute to a dialogue that elevates the administration of justice to its noblest form. This course isn’t just an education; it’s an inspiration—a chance to engage with the big ideas revolutionizing our world and to reaffirm one’s vocation to serve the timeless cause of justice.

This course may be eligible CJE credit hours. Due to the international scope of this course, and collaboration with other international schools of judicial training, NJC cannot predict the number of CLE/CJE credits that will be approved by your state.

Registration fee includes: tuition fees, cultural activity (including a dinner), lunches. Registration does not include: airfare, lodging or dinner (except for the social activity) or other meals outside of course hours.

Registration is first come, first served. Given the significant interest, we recommend you register early.

Deadline to register for Judicial Renaissance IV is July 31, 2024, but may close earlier if all seats are filled.

Evidence Challenges for Administrative Law Judges: Web-Based
2024-09-09 - 2024-10-25 | Online
Why should I take this course?The evidence issues that an Administrative Law Judge confronts can be complex and challenging. This web course offers a convenient way to explore ways to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently without having to leave your docket.

Who should attend?Full-time or part-time administrative law judges from urban or rural courts, including tribal courts, will find this course valuable.

Who are the members of the faculty?The faculty is composed of experienced administrative law judges who have a mastery of teaching online, and possess a mastery of the rules of evidence as they apply to limited jurisdiction and special courts.

How is this course taught?Discussion assignments, writing assignments, reading, video and weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive, demanding, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend between three and four hours on lessons per week, with a total of six weeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Friday of each week of the course, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference at 10 am Alaska / 11 am Pacific / 12 pm Mountain / 1 pm Central / 2 pm Eastern.

Whom should I contact for more information?For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org

Colorado River: Navajo Water Rights Settlement with Arizona
2024-09-12 | Online
Faculty: Honorable John Thorson, Convener, Dividing the WatersBidtah Becker, Chief Counsel to the President, Navajo NationTom Buschatzke, Director, Arizona Department of Water Resources

Judicial Writing (JS 615) - ONLINE
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-19 | Online
Who should attend?

Any judge, judicial officer, law clerk, or court-affiliated
staffperson who writes briefs, opinions, findings of fact, conclusions
of law, jury instructions, or correspondences can benefit from this
course.

Who are the members of the faculty?

This course is team-taught by Professor Elizabeth Francis (University of Nevada, Reno). Since 1992, this team has developed the writing of over 1,200 judges in the Judicial Writing course.

How is this course taught?

The course combines lecture presentations and writing exercises. The
lectures engage you in exercises of rewording sentences and paragraphs
as well as critiquing opinions and other legal documents. The writing
exercises culminate with one-on-one consultations between you and a
faculty member.

What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?

By improving your writing ability, you will enhance both your
productivity and efficiency. You will also be able to share many of the
concepts and techniques learned through the course with your colleagues.

Who should I contact for more information?

Please contact our Registrar’s Office with any questions.

All the reasons you have against allowing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in your court are wrong
2024-09-18 | Online

Tribal Courts & Regulation of Attorneys
2024-09-19 | Online
Honorable Stacie FourStar, Chief Judge, Fort Peck Tribal CourtProfessor Kekek Stark, University of Montana School of LawJames Jay Mason, Chair, Navajo Nation Bar Association Disciplinary Committee

In partnership with the Tribal Law & Policy Institute.

A Trauma-Informed Courtroom Starts with Procedural Fairness
2024-09-26 | Online

Tribal Courts – Exercising Criminal Jurisdiction in PL 280 States
2024-09-26 | Online
Faculty:

Honorable Ronna Washines, Chief Justice, Yakama Nation

Honorable Korey Wahwassuck, 9th Judicial District, Itasca County, Minnesota

Robert Bishop, Chief of Police, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians

Selected Criminal Evidence Issues: Web-Based JS 602
2024-09-26 - 2024-11-07 | Online
Why should I take this course?This faculty-led online course offers a convenient way to explore ways to make evidentiary rulings quickly and confidently in criminal cases without having to leave your docket.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for judges who preside over criminal trials
and want to quickly and confidently make evidentiary rulings, family
court judges who are responsible for ruling on juvenile criminal cases,
and judges who would like to hone their skills on evidence admissibility
in criminal cases.

Who are the members of the faculty?Faculty members are judges recognized as experts in the field of evidence.

How is this course taught?Discussion assignments, writing assignments, reading, video and weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive, demanding, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend between three and four hours on lessons per week, with a total of six weeks of instruction (week four is a break week). On Thursday of each week of the course, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web conference at 11 am Alaska / 12 pm Pacific / 1 pm Mountain / 2 pm Central / 3 pm Eastern.

What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?A solid understanding of the rules of evidence is essential to making appropriate decisions in criminal cases. The judge who participates in this class will be better able to swiftly and confidently rule on evidentiary issues from the bench.

Whom should I contact for more information?For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.

Texas v. New Mexico: SCOTUS, Interstate Water Compacts & Federalism
2024-10-03 | Online

Managing Complex Litigation (JS 629)
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-10 | Nashville, TN

Ethics for Judges
2024-10-11 | Las Vegas, NV

Judicial Academy – A Course for Aspiring Judges
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-18 | Reno, NV
The NJC is presenting this 4.5-day program to 40 selected participants who want to be trial judges. The NJC will endeavor to select a diverse participant class (age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin.) to help in the national effort to ensure a diverse judiciary.

Intended Outcomes

The program will answer the following questions for judicial candidates:

How should the candidates prepare themselves and their families for the journey to becoming judges?

What substantive content knowledge do candidates need to master?

How should candidates conduct themselves on social media and in public?

What judicial ethical rules are candidates bound by?

How will those ethics rules impact their behavior and the behavior of their families?

Course Structure

The Academy will emphasize a “learn by doing” dynamic featuring
judges, judicial selection professionals, and other experts who will
help the participating lawyers discover ways to seek judicial positions
and to build strong foundations for serving in the role. The Academy
will also feature a panel of supreme court justices speaking about their
experiences.

Participant Qualifications and Future Expectations

Judicial candidates should have the essential qualities to be good
judges: integrity; knowledge of the law; intelligence; knowledge of
implicit biases; the ability to apply the law fairly; the capacity to
make timely decisions; the courage to make difficult decisions;
compassion; humility; patience; and the personal skills to preside over a
courtroom with appropriate demeanor and courtesy to all participants.
Judges must be non-political arbiters of the law. Society expects them
to be impartial and, perhaps just as importantly, appear to be
impartial.

Society also expects judges to serve as leaders in their communities.
The Model Code of Judicial Conduct encourages judges to educate the
public about the administration of justice, ways to improve it, and
about the legal system in general.

Preparation for the Role

During the program, expert faculty and participating attorneys will engage in discussions about their own judicial philosophies after examining legal and judicial history, theory and philosophy. Participants will learn about the types of pressures judges’ face that differ from their current roles and how those pressures can impact their families. They will receive a behind-the-scenes look at what judges do that most trial lawyers are not aware of. They will also discover resources in all areas of the law that will help them to master their work.

Participants will learn about when they can and cannot engage on social media and whether they should. They will be able to define how to manage difficult persons in their courtrooms. They will engage with the faculty about managing public pressure and making decisions in sometimes difficult situations. They will gain an understanding of how implicit biases can impact their decision-making and recognize that all human beings have biases that require confrontation. The faculty will address how the role of the judge differs from advocacy and effective methods for transitioning. Some court cases are emotionally difficult. The participants will learn strategies for keeping themselves emotionally healthy. During the Chief Justices’ Panel, they will be able to engage with current and former chief justices to learn from leaders in the judiciary. They will examine the ethical rules that judges are bound by, and recognize how the judicial role will change their lives. They will learn from a security expert about methods for keeping themselves and their families safe. Finally, they will assess their own decision-making styles and interpret how their styles differ from their fellow participants.

Intended Outcomes

After participating in the 4.5-day intensive academy, judicial candidates will be able to:

Outline ways to prepare for, and participate in, judicial selection
processes effectively (for states in which judges are appointed);

Outline ways to run an effective election campaign (for election states);

Define “dark money” and assess how candidates can avoid this and other ethical traps in judicial elections;

Summarize what judges can expect regarding judicial compensation (both salary and benefits);

Describe the political landscape for trial court judges in the United States;

Identify judicial selection trends across the country;

Define how they should conduct themselves on social media and in public as they prepare to enter the judiciary;

Differentiate between the perceptions of the judicial role and reality;

Describe the responsibilities of judges (e.g., interpreting the law,
assessing the evidence presented, controlling hearings and trials,
deciding impartially, mediating and settling disputes, leading court
improvement projects, sentencing criminal defendants, terminating
parental rights, using good temperament);

Identify the emotional issues that judges confront (e.g., sentencing
defendants; terminating parental rights; deciding difficult cases;
being in the public eye during controversial cases; security concerns);

Summarize the impact of the judicial role on their personal and professional lives;

Outline the benefits and drawbacks of taking the bench;

Define their roles in court administration and court committees;

Identify the ethical rules that judges are bound by;

Apply judicial ethics rules to their circumstances (e.g.,
restrictions on investments, fundraising, exclusive memberships,
professional associations, friendships, bar association activity, family
members, gifts, writing recommendation letters, running a campaign,
seeking appointment);

Manage difficult people, including judicial peers, lawyers, self-represented litigants, jurors, court staff;

Manage public pressure to decide in certain ways;

Summarize the importance of judicial security and methods for keeping safe in courthouses and in their homes; and

Serve as trial judges with confidence.

Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced (JS 611)
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-24 | Reno, NV
Why should I take this course?

“Special courts” are those courts with a limited jurisdiction – such as traffic court, misdemeanor courts, domestic violence court, or small claims court, to name a few. Special courts are also courts serving a particular population, such as tribal courts. During this course, judges will receive a solid foundation in caseflow management, judicial writing, communications skills, evidence, legal reasoning, and more. The course will help judges gain confidence in knowing that they are properly following legal and procedural requirements in their role as judge.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for special court judges who have graduated from law school, or more experienced judges without law degrees who have already completed the introductory two-week Special Court Jurisdiction course. In addition, any judge of limited jurisdiction from urban or rural areas, who serves full-time or part-time, and has been recently elected or appointed to the bench should attend.

Who are the members of the faculty?

The faculty is composed of experienced judges, professors,
physicians, and consultants who have a mastery of teaching the skills
needed to effectively manage a special court docket, and will provide
valuable best practices information regarding limited jurisdiction
adjudication.

How is this course taught?

The course is an introduction to every substantive and skill area a new judge will encounter on the bench, with an emphasis on practical application. The faculty encourages you to interact, and are available outside of the classroom for informal discussion of issues and problems. The class also meets in small discussion groups daily. Trained group facilitators will assist each group in working through problem solving exercises, while examining new ideas and complex issues. These facilitators are experienced judges who are graduates of the course and are willing to guide discussion and mentor members of their group. Friendships and networking among these groups often extends years after the course.

What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?

Increasing caseloads, public criticism, community demands and legal
complexities make the judge’s job more difficult than ever before. This
investment in judicial education will be returned to the court and
community through the judge’s increased efficiency, better
decision-making skills, better understanding of the law, and more
confidence on the bench.

Whom should I contact for more information?

For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.

General Jurisdiction (JS 610) - Fall
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-24 | Reno, NV
Why should I take this course?Designed for the newer judge, the course introduces you to a variety of subjects and skills you will need and use in your judicial career. Both academic and experiential teaching techniques are used to provide you with the solid, basic understanding of various topics, from ruling on evidence to handling the self-represented litigant. In addition to the substantive law sessions, you will learn about courtroom control, ethical pitfalls and solutions, effective communication techniques, and decision making strategies. After your nine days at The National Judicial College, you will have the tools and resources to face most courtroom situations with confidence.

Who should attend?The course is designed for the newer general jurisdiction judge. Most participants find their attendance is most meaningful if they can attend six to twenty-four months after taking the bench. Experienced judges with or without law degrees who have completed the basic two-week Special Court Jurisdiction course are eligible to attend.

Who are the members of the faculty?The faculty is composed of experienced and knowledgeable judges, law professors and experts from other disciplines who have considerable experience in teaching judges and in using the techniques appropriate for a professional education.

How is this course taught?The faculty use a variety of adult education methods including lecture, question and answer, debate, hypotheticals, problem-solving, and panel discussions. There is a great deal of sharing of experience and practice, which occurs particularly in the daily small-group discussions conducted by group facilitators who have previously attended the course. The atmosphere is intended to be relaxed with as much time as possible for completing exercises, but the lectures are deliberately provocative in comparing methods, ideas, and procedures.

What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?Being an effective and efficient general jurisdiction judge requires a range of skills unique to the judicial position. This course will provide me with nine full days of intensive immersion in those basic, necessary skills. Participants learn best practices in a variety of topics. In addition, I will have the opportunity to utilize those techniques in various courtroom scenarios and practicums. Some of the topics covered include courtroom management, evidence rulings, defendant control, and judicial handling of staff.

Whom should I contact for more information?For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.

AttireBusiness casual: most participants wear jeans, comfortable pants, sneakers, or tennis shoes.

DinnersTwo class dinners will be scheduled. RSVP will be completed during the 1st day of class.

Financial Statements in the Courtroom - October ONLINE
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-25 | Online
For questions and additional information, please contact Judicial Education Manager Mary N. Burdick, M.A. at burdick@judges.org or call 775-327-8230.

Justice Robert H. Jackson Lecture with Hon. Diane Humetewa
2024-10-18 | Online
Hon. Diane J. Humetewa United States District Judge, District of Arizona Diane J. Humetewa is the first Native American woman and the first enrolled tribal member to serve as a U.S. federal judge. She has served as a United States District Court judge for the District of Arizona since 2014.Prior to her confirmation, she served as special counsel to the president of Arizona State University. She previously taught at ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and practiced federal Indian law.She was a litigator in the Arizona United States Attorney’s Office from 1996 to 2009, and in 2007 was confirmed as the U.S. attorney for the District of Arizona.Judge Humetewa currently serves on the Judicial Conference of the United States Committee on Federal-State Jurisdiction and chairs the 9th Circuit Court Committee on Tribal-Native Relations.She is a graduate of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, a member of the Hopi Tribe, and a former appellate judge on the Hopi Tribe’s Appellate Court. She is considered a national expert on Native American legal issues and has instructed law enforcement and prosecutors on this topic.

Sponsored by Thomson Reuters.

Court Management for Tribal Judges and Personnel
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-24 | Las Vegas, NV
Who should attend?

Judges and Court Administrators or Court Clerks who are responsible for court operations and management may attend.

Who are the members of the faculty?

Members of the faculty include Judges and Court Administrators from around Indian Country. Additional Faculty includes instructors who are fluent in technology, case management, action planning and writing.

How is this course taught?

The course uses a “show, tell, do” format for skills development. Active class participation is encouraged.

What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?

An effective court system incorporates able budgeting practices, prompt and accurate case administration as well as competently trained personnel which in turn provides your community with a respected and trustworthy tribal justice system.

Whom should I contact for more information?

For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.

The Antiracist Courtroom & Reducing Disparity Through Nontraditional Diversion
2024-10-21 - 2024-10-25 | Montgomery, AL
Faculty (in progress): –Hon. Phyllis Kotey (Lead Faculty)Prof. Dawn Bennett-AlexanderHon. Julie J. BernardProf. Gloria Browne-MarshallProf. Robert S. ChangHon. Marcine AndersonMore to be Added

Taking the Bench: An Interactive, Online Course for New Judges - Fall
2024-10-21 - 2024-11-22 | Online
Who should attend?

Judges who have been recently elected or appointed.

Who are the members of the faculty?

Faculty are highly experienced judges and experts who bring a wealth of personal experience to their teaching. Faculty includes Judge Augustus Chen, Judge Kristi Harrington (Ret.), Professor Benjamin Holden, Judge David Kimberley (Ret.), and Judge Thomas Zonay.

How is this course taught?

Discussion assignments, writing assignments, reading, video, and
weekly live calls with faculty ensure this course is highly interactive,
demanding, and educational. It is anticipated that you will spend
between six and eight hours on lessons per week, with a total of four
weeks of instruction (week three is a break week). On Friday of each
week of the course, the faculty will deliver a live hour-long web
conference at 11 am Alaska / 12 pm Pacific / 1 pm Mountain / 2 pm
Central / 3 pm Eastern.

Whom should I contact for more information?

For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.

Screening & Assessment, and Motivational Interviewing: Applying Treatment Court Principles in Your Non-Treatment-Court Docket
2024-10-31 | Online
FACULTY:

Chief Judge Kerry MeyerFourth Judicial District, MinnesotaMinnesota Judicial Outreach Liaison

Judge Kate HuffmanSecond District Court of Appeals, OhioAmerican Bar AssociationNational Judicial Fellow

The Traffic Case: A Course for Nonlawyer Judges
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-07 | Reno, NV
Why should I take this course?

Judges are facing more and more complex traffic issues as the law and technology progress. This course is designed to provide an overview of current traffic laws and technological trends and their application to the judiciary.

Who should attend?

This course has been specifically designed for traffic court judges,
magistrates and hearing officers who handle motor-vehicle-related cases.

Who are the members of the faculty?

Judges and others who are recognized as experts in the field of traffic-related issues.

How is this course taught?

Through a number of adult education techniques including lecture, question and answer, and class problems.

Whom should I contact for more information?

For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.

What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?

Judges must have a good understanding of current
traffic laws and technological trends and their application to the
judiciary to stay abreast of a rapidly changing field of law. Such
issues will increase the effectiveness of judges’ rulings in this area
and result in increased efficiency.

Advanced Skills for Appellate Judges
2024-11-11 - 2024-11-14 | Boston, MA
This course will cover a variety of advanced topics of particular interest to appellate judges, including:

advanced opinion writing;

balancing with colleagues in collaborative decision-making versus writing separately;

pros and cons of oral argument;

factors in deciding whether or not to publish decisions;

civility and professionalism;

judicial ethics and judges’ use of social media;

judicial deference to agency decisions – impact of recent developments;

the human side of judging: non-legal competences vital to good judging and longevity on the bench;

advanced statutory construction;

judicial security;

conferencing the case;

judicial ethics and independent factual investigations;

stare decisis and revisiting “settled law”; and

judging, politics, and dealing with media and public perceptions.

In addition to structured, interactive presentations from faculty, participants will have several opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.

This course’s faculty is comprised of experienced judges who have served in an appellate capacity and instructors who are experts in the field of writing, logic and legal reasoning.

Hon. Peter W. Agnes, Jr., Massachusetts Appeals Court (Ret.), CEO, Flaschner Judicial Institute

Hon. David J. Barron, Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit

Hon. Daniel J. Crothers, North Dakota Supreme Court

Prof. Keith R. Fisher, NJC, Director, Institute for Ethics & Professionalism

Hon. Scott L. Kafker, Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts

Hon. William J. Kayatta, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit

Mr. Mark Lanterman, Chief Technology Officer, Computer Forensic Svces.

Hon. Laurie McKinnon, Montana Supreme Court

Hon. Paul L. Reiber, Chief Justice of Vermont

Hon. Victor P. Stabile, Pennsylvania Superior Court

Hon. Robert J. Torres, Chief Justice of Guam

Civil Mediation
2024-11-11 - 2024-11-15 | Reno, NV
Why should I take this course?

The techniques developed in this course will positively impact the judge’s communication and dispute resolution skills on and off the bench. This is a thorough and interactive, hands-on course that combines theory with practice. Participants act as mediators in simulated sessions and receive feedback on their performance. For those transitioning in their careers, the course provides a solid, practical starting point for becoming a mediator.

Who should attend?

This course is appropriate for any judge of any jurisdiction who will
use mediation techniques to resolve disputes. Other court personnel who
will serve as court mediators are also welcome to attend.

Who are the members of the faculty?

The faculty are widely recognized mediators who are seasoned instructors.

How is this course taught?

This course utilizes sophisticated role-playing exercises and
extremely interactive presentations. The role-playing exercises to allow
participants to sit as a mediator in varying situations. You will have
the opportunity to play the role of an attorney, a disputant, and an
observer during the exercises.

What should I tell my presiding judge or funding agency so that my attendance will be approved?

The use of mediation is burgeoning in the judicial and administrative
fields as well as in the private sector. Adjudicators who can
effectively settle disputes through the use of mediation will
significantly reduce court management costs.

Whom should I contact for more information?

For more information, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (800) 255-8343 or registrar@judges.org.

Coaching for Judicial Excellence: Balancing Law, Ethics, and Humanity
2024-11-13 | Online
Faculty: Dr. Dimitrios Kyriakou

2024 Appellate Judges Education Institute Summit
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-17 | Boston, MA

Mindfulness for Judges
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-21 | Santa Fe, NM
Over the course of the four days, we will explore the most current
research on mindfulness, including the neuroscience underlying
mindfulness and the effects of mindfulness on work-related skills and
behaviors. Specifically, participants will learn how mindfulness can
help cope with trauma, and enhance leadership and communication.
Mindfulness also …

develops your immune system;

aids with physiological responses to stress and negative emotions;

improves social relationships with family and strangers;

reduces stress, depression, and anxiety;

increases well-being and happiness;

increases openness to experience, conscientiousness, and agreeableness; and

improves your awareness that is more clear, nonconceptual, and flexible.

Research on mindfulness in the judiciary, for example, the
effectiveness of mindfulness in addressing unconscious biases, will be a
particular focus. In addition to the didactic portion of the program,
we will spend a significant amount of time experiencing directly a wide
variety of attention focusing and meditation practices, while leaving
time for thoughtful dialogue and inquiry. By the end of the course you
will have both experience with mindfulness practice along with the
resources to keep your practice going for years to come.

Contact

Please contact our Registrar’s Office with any questions.
