The ABA Justice Center seeks to accomplish justice
system reform by encouraging bench/bar/public collaboration.
Drawing on the resources of ABA entities that focus on the
judicial branch and the improvement of the administration
of justice, the Justice Center promotes programs that enhance
the efficiency of the justice system. Among the issues high
on the agenda of the Center are judicial selection reform
in the states including the reinvigoration of merit selection,
public awareness about the justice system, judicial outreach,
interbranch relations, judicial ethics and increasing public
trust and confidence in the justice system. To accomplish
these goals, the Justice Center draws on the expertise of
judges, bar leaders, law professors and deans, involved citizens,
and others who help to accomplish reform and establish innovative
activities while publicizing successful models to others with
common interests. It provides models, technical assistance,
and expertise to those seeking to improve the justice system.
Honorable Cara Lee Neville
Chair, Justice Center Coordinating Council
As argued in the ABA amicus curie briefs, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Constitution required the recusal of the West Virginia Supreme Court justice who was elected with the help of more than $3 million in contributions from a coal mining executive. Click here to read more.
ABA President Tommy Wells defends judicial independence. Click here for additional coverage from The Huntsville Times.
Judicial Mentor Program
The Judicial Division is proud to announce that the registration for the Judicial Mentor Program is now open.
Judges: click here to complete the on-line registration
Attorneys: click here to complete the on-line registration
»Read about the latest developments from the Standing Committee on Federal Judicial Improvments and the Standing Committee on Judicial Independence, in the new Courtly Currents newsletter.
2010 Midyear Meeting
February 3-9, 2010
Orlando, FL
2010 Annual Meeting
August 5-10, 2010
San Francisco, CA
2009 John Marshall Award
The ABA Justice Center presented the 2009 John Marshall Award to Edward W. Madeira, Jr., Pepper Hamilton LLP, Philadelphia, PA. This award is named in honor of John Marshall, fourth Chief Justice of the United States, who is credited with establishing the independence of the judiciary and enhancing its moral authority. The John Marshall Award was established to recognize those dedicated to the improvement of the administration of justice.
Congratulations
American Judicature Society and Doreen Dodson
Winners of the 2009 Burnham Hod Greeley Award
Model Code of Judicial Conduct
2008 Edition




