Peter C. Kiefer A Question of Ethics, Court Leadership, Featured Post, Featured Posts, Professional Development, Recruitment & Selection

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

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Highlights of the 2024 NACM Midyear Conference (Virtually!)

Last month I virtually attended the 2024 Midyear Conference of the National Association for Court Management (NACM).  The conference theme was “Leadership Opportunities and Challenges for our Nation’s Courts – Engaging a New and Diverse Workforce.”  This was the third time I have used the livestream option to attend a NACM conference, and I highly … Continue reading Highlights of the 2024 NACM Midyear Conference (Virtually!)

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Hiring Employees: Have the Tables Turned? Are the Candidates in Control?

May 16th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management It was not that long ago that the phrase “you’re lucky to have a job” was powerful advice.  Nowadays, employers across multiple business sectors are complaining of unfilled staff positions.  Shortages of teachers and restaurant … Continue reading Hiring Employees: Have the Tables Turned? Are the Candidates in Control?

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Hiring Employees: Is the Power Imbalance Real and Do We Even Care?

April 18th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management We have been talking about various aspects of employee recruitment and selection, often as it intersects with diversity, equity, and inclusion.  This brought up the topic of the power imbalance surrounding employee selection.  Traditionally, job … Continue reading Hiring Employees: Is the Power Imbalance Real and Do We Even Care?

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Hiring Ethical Employees: Accountability and Background Checks

Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics – February 23, 2023, Episode. This is the second of a two-part conversation on hiring ethical employees. Please check this website for Part-One, held January 26th, 2023. Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management What actions can a court take to optimize the hiring … Continue reading Hiring Ethical Employees: Accountability and Background Checks

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It a Zero-Sum Proposition?

March 21st, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Numerous organizations, including courts, are embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  With that increasing acceptance, we are also seeing increasing resistance, and it is important to address that resistance directly.  On the December episode we discussed … Continue reading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Is It a Zero-Sum Proposition?

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Hiring Ethical Employees: How Can We Hire “The Good Ones”?

Question of Ethics: A Conversation on Courts and Ethics – January 26, 2023, Episode. This is the first of a two-part conversation on hiring ethical employees. Please check this website for Part-Two, held February 23rd, 2023. Brought to You in Cooperation with NACM What actions can a court take to optimize the hiring of ethical staff?  What can … Continue reading Hiring Ethical Employees: How Can We Hire “The Good Ones”?