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    About the Judicial Division

    The Judicial Division (JD) is dedicated to improving the American judicial system and to encourage all members of the judiciary, lawyers, and others who share a strong interest in this goal to work toward this common objective.

    JD Chair Judge Julian Mann, III

    The JD serves as the voice of the judiciary, supporting an effective, accessible, fair, and impartial justice system. We seek to improve public trust and understanding of the role of courts in upholding the rule of law, while extending the opportunity for participation to diverse judges throughout America.

    JD Council 2023-2024

    Hon. Julian Mann, III

    Chair

    Hon. Julian Mann, III

    Hon. Heather Welch

    Chair-Elect

    Hon. Heather Welch

    Hon. James E. Lockemy

    Vice-Chair

    Hon. James E. Lockemy

    Hon. Ernestine Gray (Ret.)

    Immediate Past Chair

    Hon. Ernestine Gray (Ret.)
    • Hon. Laurie McKinnon

      Appellate Judges Conference, Chair

    • Mr. Colemon Potts

      Lawyers Conference, Chair

    • Hon. David L. Welch

      National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary, Chair

    • Hon. Richard Boulware

      National Conference of Federal Trial Judges, Chair

    • Hon. Sidney Butcher

      National Conference of Specialized Court Judges, Chair

    • Hon. Marcella A. Holland

      National Conference of State Trial Judges, Chair

    • Hon. Anna Blackburne-Rigsby

      Conference of Chief Justices, President

    • Mr. Edward Blumberg

      National Judicial College Board of Trustees, Chair

    • Mr. Richard N. Bien

      Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates

    • Hon. Steve Leben

      Budget Director

    • Hon. James Hill

      Liaison from the ABA Board of Governors

    • Hon. James E. Lockemy

      Judicial Member at Large, ABA Board of Governors

    • Ms. Tori Jo Wible

      Judicial Division Director, Chief Counsel

    Judicial Division Committees

    JD Committees contribute and assist to the initiatives of the Division. Through committee work, members are able to learn, network and engage in problem-solving issues regarding the court and judicial system.

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    Committee Chairs

    • Amicus

      Ms. Kirsten Castañeda, Ms. M.C. Sungaila

    • Awards

      Hon. Toni E. Clarke, Hon. Ernestine Gray, Hon. Linda Strite Murnane

    • Book Editorial Board

      Hon. Mary-Margaret Anderson, Hon. Robert Edmunds

    • Court Technology

      Hon. Ronald Hedges

    • Diversity in the Judiciary

      Hon. Cathy Bissoon, Hon. Lorraine Lee, Hon. Diana Song Quiroga

    • Ethics & Professionalism

      Hon. Peter Reyes

    • Finance and Non-Dues Revenue

      Hon. Steve Leben

    • In-House Pro Bono

      Mr. Michael Bergmann, Mr. Michael Scodro

    • JD Record Editorial Board

      Hon. Elizabeth Gunn, Hon. Danette Mincey

    • Judges’ Journal Editorial Board

      Hon. Frank J. Bailey, Hon. Margaret Masunaga

    • Judicial Clerkship Program

      Hon. James G. Gilbert, Mr. Robert O. Saunooke, Hon. Heather Welch

    • Judicial Outreach Network

      Hon. Emily Chafa, Hon. Thomas Snook

    • Judicial Security

      Hon. John C. Allen, IV

    • Law Clerk Code of Conduct

      Ms. Carolyn Dubay

    • Membership

      Hon. Denise Langford Morris, Hon. Leanna Weissmann

    • Nominating

      Hon. Ernestine Gray

    • Programs

      Hon. Kristin Rosi

    • Resolutions

      Mr. Richard N. Bien

    • Rule of Law & International Courts

      Hon. Elizabeth Snow Stong

    • Strategic Planning

      Hon. Heather Welch

    • Tribal Courts Council

      Mr. Robert O. Saunooke