Faculty: Honorable John Thorson, Convener, Dividing the WatersBidtah Becker, Chief Counsel to the President, Navajo NationTom Buschatzke, Director, Arizona Department of Water Resources
Who should attend? Any judge, judicial officer, law clerk, or court-affiliated staffperson who writes briefs, opinions, findings of fact, conclusions of law, jury instructions, or correspondences can benefit from this course. Who are the members of the faculty? This course is team-taught by Professor Elizabeth Francis (University of Nevada, Reno). Since 1992, this team has […]
Honorable Stacie FourStar, Chief Judge, Fort Peck Tribal CourtProfessor Kekek Stark, University of Montana School of LawJames Jay Mason, Chair, Navajo Nation Bar Association Disciplinary Committee In partnership with the Tribal Law & Policy Institute.
Why should I take this course?A practical course for new judges and for judges who want a fresh look at their role on the bench, this course provides an opportunity to learn and practice the skills that you need to oversee your courtroom more effectively. Who should attend?General jurisdiction, special court, and tribal judges who […]
The NJC is presenting this 4.5-day program to 40 selected participants who want to be trial judges. The NJC will endeavor to select a diverse participant class (age, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin.) to help in the national effort to ensure a diverse judiciary. Intended Outcomes The […]
Hon. Diane J. Humetewa United States District Judge, District of Arizona Diane J. Humetewa is the first Native American woman and the first enrolled tribal member to serve as a U.S. federal judge. She has served as a United States District Court judge for the District of Arizona since 2014.Prior to her confirmation, she served […]
