Hello, everyone, and Happy Spring! I cannot believe my year as President is already winding down. I’ve been very honored to serve in this capacity during the celebration of NACM’s 40th anniversary. But this message is not about me; I… Read more »
Posts By: Tina Mattison
Management Musings
Winston Churchill’s contemporary Clement Attlee, the leader of the Official Opposition in the United Kingdom, was humble almost to a fault. In some instances, Attlee’s humility was used against him, who was described by Churchill as a “modest man, a… Read more »
A Question of Ethics
Artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape the judicial system. AI-powered tools, from legal research assistants to sentencing algorithms and customer service chatbots, offer efficiency but also introduce risks, particularly bias. Additionally, the confidentiality of court records and legal proceedings… Read more »
Courtside Conversation
Andrea L. RibandoChief Judicial Administrator Second Parish Court for the Parish of Jefferson2 Judges, 6 Traffic Hearing OfficersNACM Member Since 2023NACM Committee: Communications Committee, 2 years Describe your journey to becoming a Chief Judicial Administrator and the number of years… Read more »
Honoring Legacy, Embracing Change: Clement Takes Helm at NCSC Following McQueen’s Two-Decade Tenure
On May 1, Elizabeth Clement succeeded Mary McQueen as president of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). NCSC’s mission is to drive innovation and progress in courts and justice systems while working collaboratively with other judicial leaders, including the… Read more »
A Brief Recap of NACM’s 2025 Mid-Year Conference
More than 200 court managers from across the United States and a few from international destinations descended upon Atlantic City, New Jersey, for NACM’s Mid-Year Conference in early February. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from experts on… Read more »
Understanding and Mitigating Security Risks for Judicial Officials and Legal Professionals
Introduction Threats and acts of violence in United States federal and state courts have risen exponentially within the last decade, according to information published by the National Judicial College in 2024.1 It is important to note that, while federal judicial… Read more »
Addressing Judiciary Online Security Vulnerabilities
The Problem—Increased Risk Due to Online Vulnerabilities Forced prominence of the judiciary in the news and on social media sites by outside influencers has amplified public perception of the judiciary as policymakers, not interpreters of the law. This, combined with… Read more »
Within the Next Ten Years: Homelessness in the United States Reaches Crisis Levels
The CourtFutures survey now tracks over 240 different scenarios since it began asking court professionals about the future and courts in 2012. Surveys to assess the likelihood of a particular scenario occurring within the next 10 years only scratches the… Read more »
President’s Message
Hello everyone! To paraphrase one of our founding fathers, nothing is certain except death and taxes. I would like to add one modification to Ben Franklin’s saying—nothing is certain except death, taxes, and change. When change is met with resistance,… Read more »
Justice and Innovation in Latin America since the Pandemic: Developments, Challenges, and Perspectives
In many judicial bodies across Latin American nations, there is a growing trend toward modernization through the adoption of technology tools. Although these efforts have been ongoing, their acceleration was prompted by the crisis stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic since… Read more »
Engaging a New and Diverse Workforce: NACM’s 2024 Midyear Conference
Costa Mesa, California played host to 388 in-person and 40 live-stream participants for the 2024 Midyear Conference of the National Association for Court Management. The interactive live-stream sessions were hosted by Melinda Brooks and Kendra Escudero, where participants discussed the… Read more »
Management Musings
The promotional single “Hurt” written by Trent Reznor of the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1996. Years later, in 2002, it was catapulted into further commercial and critical acclaim when Johnny Cash… Read more »
Can I Work from Home? The Answer Is Not a Simple Yes or No
On May 29 of this year, I taught a class at the Maricopa County Justice Courts Annual Staff Training Conference: “Working from Home/Pros and Cons.” The focus of the class was a discussion on the benefits and challenges of working… Read more »
Three Overlooked Areas for Engaging Employees Across Generations
One of the most consistent observations I have witnessed in my consulting work is the difficulty of engaging employees across generations. Tackling this challenge is critical for increasing competitiveness and growth, and particularly for increasing cross-generational camaraderie and synergy in… Read more »
A Question of Ethics
Courts, Security, and Disabilities June 27, 2024, A Question of Ethics Conversation Episode Robert Granzow, director of the Office of Judicial District Security at the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, talks about safety, security, and dealing with… Read more »
Navigating Social Media: A Guide to Do’s and Don’ts
In today’s interconnected world, social media serves as a powerful tool for communication, networking, and expression. However, its vast reach and instantaneous nature also come with responsibilities. Whether you are an individual user, a business, or an organization, understanding the… Read more »
Empowering Survivors through Technology: Addressing Gender-Based Violence in a Digital Era
We had the great pleasure of attending the annual conference of the International Association for Court Administration (IACA) in beautiful Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 25-27 last year. As in previous years, the IACA Conference themes are timely and universal in… Read more »
Courtside Conversation
Tina Mattison, NACM PresidentDeputy Court Administrator Pima County (Arizona) Consolidated Justice Courts60 JudgesNACM Member since 1992 NACM Board Member since 2019NACM Board of Directors Officer since 2021 What was the path that led to a career in the justice system?I was… Read more »
An Experiential Review of the ICM Fellows Program
Since 2011, the Institute for Court Management (ICM) has offered three levels of certification: the Certified Court Manager (CCM) and the Certified Court Executive (CCE) credentials and the ICM Fellows Program. The CCM credential requires the completion of six courses,… Read more »
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