AVA and the Courts: What Can We Learn from Alaska’s Bold Experiment with Artificial Intelligence?

February 17th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Alaska has quietly become a brave path-finder in court-based artificial intelligence. Last month, the state released the Alaska Virtual Assistant (AVA), an AI chatbot designed to help court users navigate the probate court system. The path … Continue reading AVA and the Courts: What Can We Learn from Alaska’s Bold Experiment with Artificial Intelligence?

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?

Work Trends and the Future: How Will We Find Managers with the Skills of the Future?

September 17th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management The world-renowned technology advisory firm The Gartner Group has come out with its Nine Future Work Trends for 2024. These are trends that Gartner has said will reshape the future of work. They are driven by … Continue reading Work Trends and the Future: How Will We Find Managers with the Skills of the Future?

Artificial Intelligence in the Courts, Opportunities and Challenges – IACA Webinar!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a prominent topic in court administration, with ongoing developments and global implementation. The International Association for Court Administration (IACA) is hosting a webinar on September 10, discussing the challenges, opportunities, and real-world AI applications in courts worldwide. The webinar will also be available for viewing on the IACA website post-event.

Court, Ethics, and Artificial Intelligence

March 28, 2024, A Question of Ethics Conversation Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Join Kevin Bowling as we discuss the ethical issues surrounding the burgeoning topic of courts’ use of artificial intelligence (AI).  Kevin discusses a definition of AI and specifically generative AI, existing practical uses in … Continue reading Court, Ethics, and Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence and the Courts – Omen or Opportunity?

January 16th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Artificial Intelligence.  The media is filled with discussions of its potential to dramatically change our lives.  It will increase productivity; it will relieve us from having to make mundane decisions; it will reveal heretofore unseen connections. … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and the Courts – Omen or Opportunity?