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…
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…
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 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…