September 15th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode 108 Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management In today's highly polarized political climate, courts must be prepared to face not only criticism inside the courtroom, but also relentless scrutiny in the court of public opinion. This month, we look at increasingly … Continue reading Courts, the New Digital Media and Public Opinion: What Do You as a Court Leader Need to Know?
Are You Ready for What’s Coming? The Top Trends to Watch: 2026 Survey Results
Pro Se Litigants are Turning to AI Judges are Facing More Threats Cyberattacks are Escalating The Shrinking Talent Pool What does it all mean for the future of justice? We’re excited to share the results of the 2026 CourtFutures Survey: Top Trends to Watch. We’ve included the results both by National Association for Court Management … Continue reading Are You Ready for What’s Coming? The Top Trends to Watch: 2026 Survey Results
Two-Tiered Justice? – Court Efficiency, Unequal Resources, and the Struggle for Fairness
September 1st, 2026, Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Court professionals are committed to fairness, impartiality, and equal access, principles reflected in the NACM Model Code of Conduct. Yet many Americans believe the legal system operates on two tracks, one … Continue reading Two-Tiered Justice? – Court Efficiency, Unequal Resources, and the Struggle for Fairness
Justice by Design: Can We Achieve Open, Standardized Court Data?
August 18th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode 107 This Episode was originally released on July 15, 2025 Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management From the Archives: We’re revisiting this important conversation about the National Open Court Data Standards (NODS) project. Although this episode was originally released in July … Continue reading Justice by Design: Can We Achieve Open, Standardized Court Data?
Justice by Algorithm? AI, Job Anxiety, and the Future of Courts
June 16th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management When former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, real estate executive Gloria Caulfield, and music executive Scott Borchetta praised artificial intelligence during recent commencement addresses, graduates responded not with applause but with boos. For a growing number of … Continue reading Justice by Algorithm? AI, Job Anxiety, and the Future of Courts
The Disappearing Line: What are the New Ethics in an Era Where Nothing Is Neutral
June 2nd, 2026, Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management This episode of the Question of Ethics Conversation examines a fundamental ethical challenge facing court professionals today: how are their ethical responsibilities evolving in the age of social media with increasing … Continue reading The Disappearing Line: What are the New Ethics in an Era Where Nothing Is Neutral
Court Leadership and Asking Questions – Issue #7 – Power Questions
In this post, number 7 in the series, power questions are shared.
Court Leadership and Asking Questions – Issue #6 – Team Questions
In this issue, #6, good questions to ask of teams are noted.
NACM in Albuquerque 2026: What Was Your Biggest Takeaway?
April 21st, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management The 2026 NACM Midyear Conference brought together court professionals from across the country. They came to share best practices, confront common challenges, and explore new ideas. The theme of the midyear conference Preserving the Rule of … Continue reading NACM in Albuquerque 2026: What Was Your Biggest Takeaway?
The Upskill Battle: Courts and Employee Career Development
March 17th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Career development is essential for both individual success and the long-term health of any organization. There are several obvious benefits to an organization having a solid career development program. Improved Performance and Results When people keep … Continue reading The Upskill Battle: Courts and Employee Career Development
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