Who should attend? Judges who have been recently elected or appointed. Who are the members of the faculty? Faculty are highly experienced judges and experts who bring a wealth of personal experience to their teaching. Faculty includes Judge Augustus Chen, Judge Kristi Harrington (Ret.), Professor Benjamin Holden, Judge David Kimberley (Ret.), and Judge Thomas Zonay. […]
FACULTY: Chief Judge Kerry MeyerFourth Judicial District, MinnesotaMinnesota Judicial Outreach Liaison Judge Kate HuffmanSecond District Court of Appeals, OhioAmerican Bar AssociationNational Judicial Fellow
Why should I take this course? Judges are facing more and more complex traffic issues as the law and technology progress. This course is designed to provide an overview of current traffic laws and technological trends and their application to the judiciary. Who should attend? This course has been specifically designed for traffic court judges, […]
This course will cover a variety of advanced topics of particular interest to appellate judges, including:Â In addition to structured, interactive presentations from faculty, participants will have several opportunities for peer-to-peer learning. This course's faculty is comprised of experienced judges who have served in an appellate capacity and instructors who are experts in the field […]
Why should I take this course? The techniques developed in this course will positively impact the judge’s communication and dispute resolution skills on and off the bench. This is a thorough and interactive, hands-on course that combines theory with practice. Participants act as mediators in simulated sessions and receive feedback on their performance. For those […]
Faculty: Dr. Dimitrios Kyriakou
Over the course of the four days, we will explore the most current research on mindfulness, including the neuroscience underlying mindfulness and the effects of mindfulness on work-related skills and behaviors. Specifically, participants will learn how mindfulness can help cope with trauma, and enhance leadership and communication. Mindfulness also … Research on mindfulness in the […]
PREREQUISITE: A law degree or completion of one of the following courses is required to attend: Fundamentals of Evidence (or its equivalent), Special Court Jurisdiction, or Special Court Jurisdiction: Advanced. Why should I take this course?Consistently rated as one of the top courses at NJC, Advanced Evidence is a must for judges who want to […]
Faculty: Adam Dodge
Faculty include:Hon. Scott Bernstein, 11th Judicial District of Florida, Unified Children’s Court; Dr. Marvin Dunn, Professor Emeritus, Florida International University; Hon. Reba Page, Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals; and Hon. Reggie Walton, Senior Judge U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia To ensure a room in the hotel room block, reservations must be […]
LOCATION:Kline Center for Judicial Education at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ABOUT PITTSBURGHPittsburgh is centrally located and has an international airport served by major U.S. and international airlines. Located at the junction of three rivers, Pittsburgh has long since shed its erstwhile image as a steel town and has been reborn as a vibrant and […]
