By Colette M. Bruggman (CA) When I gave remarks to the members assembled at the closing of the 53rd Annual Meeting and Education Conference, setting a vision for the next year, I told you my plan was simple: “To preserve the traditions that ground us, blending time‑honored practices with innovative approaches so our work remains meaningful,…
by Scott Mitchell (AL) How in the world can it already be summer?! It seems like just a couple of months ago we were gathered in Albuquerque, and now we are just mere days away from convening in Austin for the NCACC 53rd Annual Conference. Deana Williamson has prepared a wonderful week for us, and I hope…
by Scott Mitchell (AL) Spring has finally arrived! With longer days and warmer temperatures, evenings hold the promise of dinners on the patio, a walk through the neighborhood, some much needed yardwork, or watching a kid’s soccer match or baseball game. And for the NCACC, spring means it is time for the Executive Committee to convene. As I…
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 Scott Michell, President, (AL) Wow, how time flies! It is hard to believe that three months have already passed since we gathered in Albuquerque for our 52nd Annual Meeting and Educational Conference. A heartfelt thank you goes to Liz Garcia and Colette Bruggman for planning an outstanding event. From the lively mariachi band at the opening…
By Doug Shima (KS) I hope that summertime for you is filled with family, friends, vacations, reunions, a break from work, and some relaxation. Make sure your summer fun includes traveling to Albuquerque for the NCACC annual conference. It is going to be awesome! Check out the article in this issue of The Docket penned by Liz Garcia and Colette…
By President Doug Shima Happy Spring Everyone! I’m in total decompression mode right now after hosting the Executive Committee in wonderful Kansas City from April 13th– 15th. I’m also in depression mode because the events of the mid-year are over and I won’t see my Executive Committee colleagues until August. The Executive Committee is such a hard-working committee…
Doug Shima, Clerk, Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals I’m writing this article as I admire the snow accumulating in my back yard. The first blizzard in the Midwest for this winter is unleashing all its paralyzing beauty in what is forecasted to be a thick layer of ice underneath nearly a foot of…
Doug Shima, Clerk, Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals Every summer, I am amazed at our NCACC annual conference. I am amazed at the incredible number of volunteer hours that go into making the conference a success. I am amazed at the quality of educational programming assembled to make us better appellate court…
By Jenny Kitchings, NCACC President Dear Friends, It is almost time for us to have our annual meeting in Burlington, Vermont. Please make your plans to come join us. We have a fantastic lineup of speakers and topics, including justices, judges, and court personnel from international, federal, supreme, and intermediate appellate courts. We will also…