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
»Justice Matters: The Justice Center has published the most recent issue of Justice Matters: News from the ABA Justice Center. Click here to learn about the most recent happenings from around the Center.
2009 John Marshall Award
The ABA Justice Center will present 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.
The award will be presented during the ABA Annual Meeting on Friday, July 31, at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL. Tickets for this event (JD01) are available through the ABA. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information, please click here.
Congratulations
American Judicature Society and Doreen Dodson
Winners of the 2009 Burnham Hod Greeley Award
Model Code of Judicial Conduct
2008 Edition





