Who Speaks for the Unrepresented? – Exploring New Models for Legal Access

November 20th, 2025, Question of Ethics Conversation Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Across America, many communities are in what scholars call “legal deserts,” areas with few, if any, available attorneys to meet the legal needs of local citizens. Rural towns and poor urban neighborhoods often lack affordable access to … Continue reading Who Speaks for the Unrepresented? – Exploring New Models for Legal Access

Justice by Design: Can We Achieve Open, Standardized Court Data?

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?

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?

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

Data Analytics: Data, Courts, and Ethics

November 21, 2024, Question of Ethics Conversation Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management  Copilot describes data literacy as understanding, interpreting, and using data effectively. It involves knowing how to read charts and graphs, understanding statistics, and being able to critically evaluate data sources for their reliability and relevance. Just … Continue reading Data Analytics: Data, Courts, and Ethics

What are the Five Biggest Opportunities Facing Young Workers Today?

January 21st, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Last month we talked about the five biggest issues facing young workers. This month we will look at the five biggest opportunities young workers have in 2025. The five are: The Opportunity to Develop Valuable … Continue reading What are the Five Biggest Opportunities Facing Young Workers Today?

What are the Five Biggest Issues Facing Young Workers Today?

December 17, 2024, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management This month and in January we’re looking at the 5 biggest issues and the 5 biggest opportunities facing young workers today. This month we will consider the five biggest issues which include: Work-Life Balance Job … Continue reading What are the Five Biggest Issues Facing Young Workers Today?

Artificial Intelligence Is Already Here: Is Your Staffing Using It?  Do You Know?  Do You Care?

October 15th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Forbes Magazine recently published an article titled “10 Biggest Business Trends Everyone Must Be Ready For Now.”   The list? Generative Artificial Intelligence Will Be Everywhere. Demand for Interpersonal Skills The Move to Sustainable Business Business Resilience … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence Is Already Here: Is Your Staffing Using It?  Do You Know?  Do You Care?

Courts, Security, and Disabilities

June 27, 2024, A Question of Ethics Conversation Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Equal access to justice can only be realized in an environment of safety and security.  We must ensure the safety of those with and those without disabilities. Disabilities can include, physical, traumatic, psychological, mental … Continue reading Courts, Security, and Disabilities

Courts and Caseload: Why Have Civil Filings Been Going Down?

June 18th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management Civil filings are falling.  They have been for some time.  In fact, most court filings have been on a slow decline.  In 2018, The National Center for State Courts put out a bulletin stating that nationally … Continue reading Courts and Caseload: Why Have Civil Filings Been Going Down?