By Scott Mitchell (AL) In October, the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) hosted its annual Data Specialists’ Roundtable at its headquarters in Williamsburg, Virginia. This two-day, invitation-only summit gathered 29 participants from 24 states and territories. Each year, the NCSC invites the National Conference of Appellate Court Clerks (NCACC) to send a representative, and…
Scholarship funds are available to promote attendance at annual meetings of the NCACC by members who would otherwise be unable to attend. Funding may be requested to cover transportation and lodging costs, and the registration fee may be waived. You may request a full or partial scholarship. If you apply and later find that full or partial funds…
By Scott Mitchell (AL) Did you know that the members-only area of the NCACC website features a digital membership directory? Whether you are a longtime member or a recent addition, now is the perfect time to complete or update your profile. Not only does this enhance your visibility within the organization, but it also helps maintain…
The Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for the following offices: Office of Vice-President, Treasurer, and Executive Committee Members. As you know, the success of NCACC is dependent on its members participating and serving in any way possible. Please take time to think about who could be an effective leader for each position listed. You…
Tamika Gibson, Deputy Administrator for the Court of Appeals of Georgia Tamika serves as the Deputy Administrator for the Court of Appeals of Georgia. She graduated first in her class from Morgan State University, where she was a Board of Regents Scholar. After earning her law degree from Howard University School of Law, she served…
By Liz Garcia & Colette Bruggman Chief Clerk of the New Mexico Supreme Court and Clerk/Executive Officer of the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District With the calendar having turned from 2024 to 2025, temperatures may be dropping but planning for the 52nd annual conference in Albuquerque, NM is heating up. The Program Committee,…
by Raffi Melkonian This summer, I had the privilege of standing for the first time before the Louisiana Supreme Court arguing a case certified from a federal district court. I argue in courts around the country, and one of the great pleasures of that job is discovering the many subtle ways courts uniquely differ from…
The 2024-2025 Awards Committee wants your nominations for the J.O. Sentell Award and the Morgan Thomas Award. These awards will be presented at the 2025 NCACC Annual Conference to be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The J.O. Sentell Award is given to a member of the NCACC who has contributed substantially to the objectives 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…
Danielle Drake, Chief Deputy Clerk, Delaware Supreme Court Danielle Drake joined the Delaware Supreme Court in 2021 and became Chief Deputy Clerk in 2023. Prior to coming to the Supreme Court, she worked for a spine surgeon. Danielle is married to Ryan and has a teenage son. Paul Tuttle, Clerk, Massachusetts Appeals Court Paul Tuttle…