Exciting Opportunity: Host the NCACC’s 55th Annual Education Conference in July/August 2028!

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

New State Justice Institute Grant Funding to Support NCACC Educational Programming

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

NCACC PRESENTATION SUMMARIES – ANNUAL CONFERENCE NEW MEXICO 2025 – Opperman Speaker Judge Bernice B. Donald 

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

NCACC Presentation Summaries – Annual Conference New Mexico 2025 – Leading Across Generations: Chad Finke’s Strategies for Managing a Multigenerational Workforce

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

Save the Date!

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

NCACC Presentation Summaries – Annual Conference New Mexico 2025 – Court Security Presentation  

by Lisa Howell (AZ) Nathan Hall, NCSC Principal Consultant, led an informative session on Practical Solutions and Best Practices for Court Building Security.  Outlining the history of attacks on courts, as well as various state initiatives to deal with court security issues, he provided guidance on the elements of a successful court security program.  He discussed five