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?
When the Court Scale Tips: AI, Innovation, and Trust
July 21st, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast, Episode 106 Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management AI promises greater efficiency, lower costs, and better public service, but it also raises concerns about privacy, bias, job displacement, and accountability. This panel explores where courts should draw the line. Artificial intelligence is currently … Continue reading When the Court Scale Tips: AI, Innovation, and Trust
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 Struggle for the Narrative: Do We Need to Rethink Public Outreach?
May 19th, 2026, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Brought to You in Cooperation with the National Association for Court Management It seems there is a growing disconnect between courts and the public, which directly affects the public’s trust and confidence in our court system. Judges and court staff routinely speak to the public. They frequently speak … Continue reading The Struggle for the Narrative: Do We Need to Rethink Public Outreach?
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?
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?
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