Lysette Romero Cordova, Chief Deputy Clerk of the New Mexico Supreme Court, would like to introduce the NCACC to the newest member of the family. Born on October 15, 2025, Lucas weighed in at 7 lbs, 7 oz, and 20 inches long. Mom and baby are doing great!
by Kaitlin Gorman (PA) At this year’s NCACC conference, Assistant U.S. Attorney Jared Maag of Kansas delivered a lively overview of the Supreme Court of the United States. His handout summarized the October 2024 Term and previewed the October 2025 Term. I will be keeping an eye out for Gallette v. New Jersey Transit Corp., No.…
By Aaron C. Nash (AZ) Judge Bernice B. Donald (Retired) of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, was the 2025 Opperman Speaker on Sunday, August 3rd. Judge Donald drew from personal and professional experiences speaking on “The Role of an Independent Judiciary in a Democracy.” Perceptions can be reality, and Judge…
by Liz Garcia (NM) When I started as Clerk of the New Mexico Supreme Court in 2022, I received a call from Colette Bruggman (CA) about the importance of joining the NCACC. I recall seeing published NCACC member directories when I started and Mark Reynolds (NM) mentioning the collegiality of the NCACC. As a new clerk, I…
By Seth Rhodebeck (AL) Chad Finke, Court Executive Officer for the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda, shared his insights on the challenges of and strategies for managing a multigenerational workforce, drawing from his experience as a Gen X leader born in 1971. Addressing a diverse audience of primarily Boomers and Millennials — reflective of…
Join Us Deep in the Heart of Texas: The 53rd Annual NCACC Meeting in Austin! Mark your calendars! The 53rd Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks is heading to Austin, Texas, and you won’t want to miss it. From Sunday, August 2nd through August 6th, 2026, we’ll gather at The LINE Hotel, a stylish downtown landmark…
by John Tomasino (FL) After years of faithful service, our old listserv will officially be retired on December 31, 2025. At that point, all NCACC communication will move fully to Groups.io, which now serves as our centralized space for questions, collaboration, announcements, and the occasional procedural gripe. If you haven’t made the switch yet, now’s the time.…
Officers Scott Mitchell (AL) President Colette Bruggman (CA) President-Elect Tim Gudas (NH) Vice President Lonn Weissblum (FL) Treasurer Claudia Jenks (TX) Secretary Doug Shima (KS) Immediate Past President Executive Committee Gary Chambon (MI) Liz Garcia (NM) Megan Rhodebeck (AL) Megan Scanlon (VA) John Tomasino (FL) Tristen Worthen (WA) Committee Assignments Awards, Resolutions, and Memorials: Jenny…
Welcome to the November 2025 issue of The Docket, the quarterly newsletter of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks. Below you’ll find highlights from our members, recaps from the 2025 Annual Conference in Albuquerque, and other great articles. 📰 NCACC News 🧑⚖️ Member Spotlights 📋Conference Recaps – 2025 NCACC Annual Conference (Albuquerque) 📚 Featured Articles
by Scott Michell, President, (AL) Wow, how time flies! It is hard to believe that three months have already passed since we gathered in Albuquerque for our 52nd Annual Meeting and Educational Conference. A heartfelt thank you goes to Liz Garcia and Colette Bruggman for planning an outstanding event. From the lively mariachi band at the opening…