July 15th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management One of the major challenges facing state trial courts today is the disturbing lack of accurate national statistical data. Beneath the surface of our justice system lies a troubling truth: we often don’t know, we … Continue reading Justice by Design: Can We Achieve Open, Standardized Court Data?
Improving Access to Justice – One State’s Experience
June 17th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Civil case filings per capita have been declining nationally for decades. John Greacen and Alan Carlson explained this in their book, What Is Happening to State Trial Court Civil Filings? The absolute number of civil … Continue reading Improving Access to Justice – One State’s Experience
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies – Eight Leadership Skills to Develop
This issue reviews eight leadership skills to learn and use.
AI in the Courts: Are Your Policies and Training Ready for the Future?
May 20th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic concept, it is already reshaping how we live and work. Courts are no exception. With its immense power, AI is transforming the justice system in ways … Continue reading AI in the Courts: Are Your Policies and Training Ready for the Future?
The Future of Hiring: Is There a Balance Between AI, Diversity, and Court Expertise?
April 15th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Employee hiring is at a crossroads. With artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing the way resumes and applications are screened, employers—including courts—are rethinking how they identify top talent. At the same time, the push for greater diversity … Continue reading The Future of Hiring: Is There a Balance Between AI, Diversity, and Court Expertise?
Court Leadership and Professional Competencies – Introductory Issue – Issue #1
This posting begins a new series on Court Leadership and Professional Competencies, those that may be useful to current or aspiring court leaders and those interested in the profession.
What is the Probablity That Within the Next Ten Years Homelessness in the United States Reaches Crisis Levels
A CourtFutures Survey Results Article: April 10, 2025 The CourtFutures SurveyThe CourtFutures survey, which has tracked over 240 scenarios since 2012, assesses the likelihood of various future situations impacting the courts. While the survey has traditionally focused on an annual report of top trends, the rise of Artificial Intelligence has enabled a deeper analysis of … Continue reading What is the Probablity That Within the Next Ten Years Homelessness in the United States Reaches Crisis Levels
Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Courts
January 23, 2025, Question of Ethics Conversation Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management 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 … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Courts
How Do We Navigate the Tension Between Cities and Municipal Courts?
March 18th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management The relationship between cities and their municipal courts is often marked by underlying tension. While courts must function independently, their close ties to city governments can create friction over revenue, resources, and oversight. Underfunded municipal … Continue reading How Do We Navigate the Tension Between Cities and Municipal Courts?
Trauma-Informed Engagement and the Courts: What We Do Need to Know Now?
February 18th, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Understanding trauma-informed engagement is increasingly essential for court employees and judges. Many—if not most—individuals who interact with the court system have experienced significant trauma. Whether they are litigants, witnesses, or defendants, they often carry the … Continue reading Trauma-Informed Engagement and the Courts: What We Do Need to Know Now?
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