by Larry Royster, Clerk of the MI Supreme Court As I finish writing this article, the Michigan Supreme Court’s current Chief Justice, Elizabeth (Beth) Clement, is leaving the Court to become the next President of the National Center for State Courts. Having worked with Beth for the past eight years, I am saddened by the fact…
By Megan K. Scanlon, Chief Deputy ClerkCourt of Appeals of Virginia Last year, you asked the Bylaws Committee to spend the next two years incorporating plain language into the NCACC Bylaws. The enthusiastic 11-member subcommittee’s first task was to collect feedback from the top down: Executive Committee, Standing Committees, and Members. From that feedback, we learned…
NCACC’s 52nd Annual Conference Albuquerque, NMAugust 3 to August 7, 2025 The 2025 Program Committee of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks has been working hard to prepare a strong program for the Albuquerque conference this summer! While speakers, times, and events are still subject to change, this update will provide a preview of…
Mary Beth Kuenzel, Clerk (FL) At a meeting of the National Association for Court Management, I was inspired by a talk about onboarding new employees. I had a new case management system on the way, and this provided a framework for rolling it out. While we had incorporated enhancements to our existing CMS during my time as…
If lack of funding could prevent you from attending the annual meeting held in Albuquerque this year, please consider applying for a scholarship. Scholarship funds are awarded as a means of promoting attendance at annual meetings of the NCACC by members who would otherwise be unable to attend. Scholarship money may be used to pay for transportation…
Doug Shima, Clerk, Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals I’m writing this article as I admire the snow accumulating in my back yard. The first blizzard in the Midwest for this winter is unleashing all its paralyzing beauty in what is forecasted to be a thick layer of ice underneath nearly a foot of…
By Scott Mitchell (AL) In October, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) hosted its annual Data Specialists’ Roundtable at its headquarters in Williamsburg, Virginia. This two-day, invitation-only summit gathered 29 participants from 24 states and territories. Each year, the NCSC invites the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks (NCACC) to send a representative, and…
Scholarship funds are available to promote attendance at annual meetings of the NCACC by members who would otherwise be unable to attend. Funding may be requested to cover transportation and lodging costs, and the registration fee may be waived. You may request a full or partial scholarship. If you apply and later find that full or partial funds…
By Scott Mitchell (AL) Did you know that the members-only area of the NCACC website features a digital membership directory? Whether you are a longtime member or a recent addition, now is the perfect time to complete or update your profile. Not only does this enhance your visibility within the organization, but it also helps maintain…
The Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for the following offices: Office of Vice-President, Treasurer, and Executive Committee Members. As you know, the success of NCACC is dependent on its members participating and serving in any way possible. Please take time to think about who could be an effective leader for each position listed. You…