In high school, I was expelled from prep school for underage drinking despite being a strong student and athlete. Beneath the surface, I was grappling with an eating disorder, anxiety, and ...

As this new year begins, I want to thank each one of you who recently participated in the ABA’s Giving Day. Your contributions support a wide variety of Judicial Division programming, including the ...

I am excited and honored to serve as your Chair of the Judicial Division (“JD”) of the American Bar Association (“ABA”) for the next year. I want to thank Judge Julian Mann for his service to the ABA ...

The ABA NCSTJ Mission: “seeks to improve the administration of justice, promote judicial independence, increase public understanding of the judicial system, provide a national forum to exchange on ...

Violence toward judges and other court personnel has increased rapidly in recent years. In 2023 alone, the U.S. Marshals Service investigated 457 threats against federal judges, compared to 224 in ...

On October 8, 2024, a group of Judicial Division members of the ABA had the opportunity and pleasure of being sworn in to the United States Supreme Court Bar. It was an exciting and memorable day.

The Appellate Judges Education Institute is the signature event of the Appellate Judges Conference. It was held this year on November 14-17 in Boston. The institute — which the AJC produces in ...

I almost always enjoy officiating weddings – not only because it’s a public service but it produces some interesting “war stories.” Sometimes I’m “marrying” a couple that’s been together for 25 to 30 ...

I recently became a board member of an organization that recruits, trains, and funds Democratic women candidates to run for office. Excited to identify qualified candidates, and especially shine a ...

What were you doing on Sunday, November 3? In New York City, it was a beautiful day, crisp and fresh, under a brilliant blue sky. So, I took the Staten Island Ferry along with tens of thousands of my ...

As mentioned in previous columns, one of CASA’s main efforts is law-school outreach. During this past November’s Appellate Judges Education Institute (AJEI) Summit, CASA joined forces with the Council ...

I am honored to serve as Chair of the Council of Appellate Lawyers for the 2024-2025 bar year as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary! CAL is a truly unique organization. It is the only appellate ...