By Mary Beth Kuenzel (FL) A new year often brings fresh goals, and this year might find you looking for a professional challenge for yourself or a meaningful growth opportunity for your staff. The National Center for State Courts offers an education pathway unique to court systems through its Institute for Court Management (ICM). ICM…
Recipient Affiliation Year Charles D. Nelson West Publishing Company 1991 Joint Award – Justice James Duke Cameron Arizona (Retired) 1992 Joint Award – Justice Harry A. Spencer Nebraska (Retired) 1992 Joint Award – Justice William A. Grimes New Hampshire (Retired) 1992 Sandra M. Roos American Bar Association 1995 Joint Award – Jane Sanchez Bureau of…
Recipient Court Year J.O. Sentell Alabama Supreme Court 1979 Ronald L. Dzierbicki Michigan Court of Appeals 1980 Wilfried J. Kramer California Court of Appeal, 3rd District 1981 Morgan Thomas Georgia Court of Appeals 1982 Lewis C. Carter Kansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals 1983 Mary Ann Hopkins-Young Arizona Supreme Court 1984 Alexander L. Stevas…
By Jenny Kitchings (SC) The 2025-2026 Awards, Resolutions, and Memorials Committee is seeking nominations for the J.O. Sentell Award and the Morgan Thomas Award. These awards will be presented at the 2026 NCACC Annual Conference in Austin, Texas. James Oscar Sentell, Jr., was a founding member and first president of the NCACC. The J.O. Sentell Award is given to an…
By Sherry Williamson (TX) At the 52nd Conference of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the J.O. Sentell Award was presented to Laura Roy, retired Clerk of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District. Laura is the 47th recipient of the J.O. Sentell award, the organization’s highest award. Laura has…
By Sarah Pendleton (WA) If lack of funding could prevent you from attending the annual meeting held in Austin 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…
By Liz Garcia (NM) The National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks has been awarded a prestigious State Justice Institute (SJI) Curriculum Adaptation and Training Grant to support educational programming and seminars. SJI Curriculum Adaptation and Training Grants are intended to enable courts or national court associations to develop conference programs to meet their members’ educational…
By Deana Williamson (TX) and Tristen Worthen (WA) August may feel far away, but momentum is already building for the 53rd Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks, taking place August 2–6, 2026, in Austin, Texas. This year’s conference is shaping up to be a can’t-miss opportunity for appellate court clerks who…
Welcome to the February 2026 issue of The Docket, the quarterly newsletter of the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks. Below you’ll find highlights from our members, exciting news about scholarships and grants, and other great articles. 📰 NCACC News 🧑⚖️ Member Spotlights 📋2026 Conference 📚 Featured Articles