by Scott Mitchell (AL) Mark your calendars for 1:00 p.m. Eastern/10:00 a.m. Pacific on April 9th for a powerful professional and personal development opportunity during the NCACC’s Midyear Virtual Conference. Amy Wood, Psy. D., a licensed psychologist and certified executive coach, will present an engaging and dynamic presentation “Clerk Like an Athlete,” based on her book Lawyer…
by Scott Mitchell (AL) As we begin a new year, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as your NCACC president and to stay connected with colleagues across our nation. We are so much more than colleagues. As Frans LaBranche was fond of saying, we are like family. This past fall has been especially busy, and…
by John Tomasino (FL) For this issue’s technology article, I thought I’d give a quick behind-the-scenes look at how I used AI—specifically ChatGPT—to help prepare my presentation of the Morgan Thomas Award, draft the article you just read about Steve Circeo winning it, and, now, write this very article. So if you’re keeping track: I asked AI…
by Doug Shrima (KS) Katie Bing has served as the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Kentucky since November 9, 2023. Originally from Eastern Kentucky and a two‑time University of Kentucky graduate, Katie began her legal career within the very institution she now helps lead, serving as a law clerk for Deputy Chief Justice Mary…
by Doug Shrima (KS) Justin T. Kudela began his service as Clerk of Court for the Supreme Court of Ohio in December 2025, stepping into a role supported by more than two decades of experience in court administration and appellate work. His career reflects a deep commitment to modernizing court processes, strengthening court operations, and…
by Doug Shrima (KS) Jennifer Leal serves as the Court Administrator for the Rincon Court of Appeals, a position she has held for the past two years. Her journey in tribal court systems began in 2007 when she first stepped into a court administrator role for her own tribe in Nevada. This early experience set…
by Doug Shrima (KS) Coty Llerenas‑Hollister joined the Oregon Supreme Court when she became its first Court Manager in June 2025. As the inaugural CM—a position newly created in 2025—Coty has already begun shaping what the future of court administration looks like for the state’s highest court. Her combination of professional expertise, long-term experience in…
By John Tomasino (FL) At the 52nd Annual Conference of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the 2025 Morgan Thomas Award was presented to Steve Circeo, the designer, developer, and ongoing caretaker of the NCACC website. Although Steve isn’t a court employee, he has become an indispensable member of our organization’s…
By Jessie Thueme (MI)
By Irene Bizzoso (PA, Ret.) The Site Selection Committee is now accepting bids to host the NCACC Annual Conference in August 2028! This is a fantastic opportunity for all members, including past hosts, to showcase your city/state to fellow members and guests. Why Host? • Highlight the unique attractions and strengths of your city and state or…