Among the litany of addresses delivered by Steve Jobs, his 2005 Stanford University commencement speech is one of his most celebrated. As his biographer, Walter Isaacson, describes it, “the artful minimalism of the speech gave it simplicity, purity and charm…. Read more »
Dear NACM Family, I was recently walking through a park here in Austin and passed by a merry-go-round that was covered with small children who looked like they were having the time of their life climbing around on it and… Read more »
August 24, 2023 Today’s Question of Ethics Conversation looks at workplace culture and technology. It focuses on the ethical challenges to workplace culture and technology as it pertains to Canon 1.1 of the NACM Model Code of Conduct, which states… Read more »
What is the Eviction Diversion Program? The first of its kind in the state, this problem-solving, eviction prevention program came about when federal funding for Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) ended this year. Following its nationally recognized, award-winning…
Envy is a universal emotion. Aristotle described it as the pain one experiences from the fortune of others similarly situated (a neighbor, colleague, friend, or family member). An even darker side of envy takes joy in seeing others endure hardship,… Read more »
As court administrators, what actions can we take to ensure we hire ethical staff? What can you do to ensure that the people you hire will adhere to your court’s Code of Conduct?
Dear NACM Family, The holidays have come and gone, and I hope each and every one of you had an opportunity to spend some time doing something that had meaning to it. Whether that be spending time with family and… Read more »
Guardianship Guide Update What is a NACM Guide?Previously called mini guides, each year the NACM Board commits to the development of a resource on a topic of national importance to the court community. Guides are intended to highlight best practices… Read more »
Dear NACM Family, What an honor and privilege it is to write to you as the 38th president of the National Association for Court Management. I follow a long line of great leaders in our great association and enter this… Read more »
Roger Rand Title: IT ManagerCourt: Multnomah Circuit Court, Oregon Judicial DepartmentNACM Title: Board Director, Vice Chair of DEI Committee, and NACM Website Coordinator Number of judges at court: 330 employees and 58 judicial officers, 58 courtrooms across 5 court locationsNACM member since 2009 … Read more »
In a letter addressed to Lucilius, the celebrated rhetorician, author, and playwright of Ancient Rome, Lucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, known more generally by the mononym Seneca, stated: The largest portion of our life passes while we are doing ill,… Read more »
Stacy WorbyState Jury Coordinator, Alaska Court System Number of jury trial locations: 40 NACM member since: 2019 NACM Early Career Professionals Subcommittee Chair: 2020–present How did you get started in court administration?I began my career with the court serving as… Read more »
In the poem “Invictus,” William Ernest Henley discusses the “unconquerable” spirit in the face of death while preserving one’s sense of dignity in the course of that struggle: Out of the night that covers me,Black as the pit from pole… Read more »
Courts and Inside Information: What Can and Should We Do with What We Learn at Work? We are not stockbrokers or day traders, but in our role as court employees we learn a lot. We know about patterns of litigation… Read more »
In 2019 Dave Chappelle was honored with the Mark Twain Prize, an annual award given to comedians whose work has made a substantial impact on American society. During his acceptance speech, he remarked about doing (and being) something that one… Read more »
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: What Is the Court’s Duty? NACM has made a commitment to the values of providing equal justice regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or identity, disability, or social economic status. What is the court’s ethical… Read more »
This episode of A Question of Ethics will continue to explore diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and NACM’s commitment to helping provide equal justice. This session was recorded after the Ethics Subcommittee Conference Call on April 28, 2022. The questions… Read more »
Dear NACM Members, It was great to see those who attended the Annual Conference in person in San Diego. This fantastic conference provided a relevant educational curriculum and resources, which were even made accessible to those who could only attend… Read more »
Charlene Watkins Dear Reader, I find myself wearing my mask more often when I’m out, given the new COVID-19 variant on the rise. Managing current changes within our workplace requires understanding that the shift toward “normal” may be temporary, delayed,… Read more »
Amanda Marshall Title, Court: Public Outreach/Law Library Director, Superior Court of Cobb County Number of judges at court: 10 superior court judges NACM member since 2006 You served as the Chair of the NACM Media Guide Committee. What did that… Read more »
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