By Mary Beth Kuenzel (FL) My current Chief Judge shares an occasional newsletter with the court, and my contributions have generally been tips about our case management system, reminders about confidential information in court filings, and the like. But for one issue, I created this puzzle. While the pun was all mine, ChatGPT assisted with…
by Doug Shima (KS) Jennelle Jones has served as Chief Deputy Clerk of the Court for the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia for nearly two years. A lifelong West Virginian, Jennelle’s commitment to public service makes her perfectly suited in her role as Deputy Clerk. “I am a public servant at heart,” Jennelle says, “and can’t imagine…
by Doug Shima (KS) Paul D. Caver, Jr., was appointed Clerk of the Sixth Court of Appeals of Texas one month ago (WOW, Let’s Go Newbie!), stepping into the role after more than a decade of service with the court. Originally from Texarkana, Arkansas, Paul has a wide range of legal experiences including private practice,…
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…
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!
In addition to his role as a Clerk of Court, Marquez Gibson also does consulting work for a Tribe in Arizona. He has worked with Tribal Court systems for two years. Marquez joined the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Civil Trial Court and Court of Appeals in 2024. In addition to the Rincon Court system, he…
I have been Clerk since June 2025. I have a B.S. from Grand Valley State University and a J.D. from Michigan State University. I have been with the Michigan courts for most of my post-law school career, including as a research attorney with our intermediate appellate court and as career law clerk to our former Chief…