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A national nonprofit promoting a strong U.S. civil justice system and the right to civil jury trials.

05/26/2026

We're pleased to announce the release of "Judicial Interpretation and Precedent: The Vital Role of State Courts," the report of our 2025 Forum for State Appellate Court Judges. Featuring original academic papers, expert commentary, and insights from 100 state appellate judges, the 197-page report is now available for free download (or paper copy requests) here: https://ncji.org/content/what-we-do/judges-forum/reports/

05/21/2026

NCJI’s 2026 Appellate Advocacy Award honors attorney Mark Sigmon of Lee Segui for successfully defending class certification in a major consumer fraud case before the Ninth Circuit. His advocacy in Lytle v. Nutramax Laboratories preserves a critical pathway for consumers to pursue class actions and maintain meaningful access to civil justice.

Read more at https://ncji.org/appellate-advocacy-award/.

05/15/2026

Just a few more days to bid on unique and exciting items, all while supporting NCJI's judicial education programs. Check out NCJI's Silent Auction: -auction@2." rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://paybee.io/-auction@2. Bidding ends Sunday, May 17 at 10:00 pm ET.

04/28/2026

We are seeking donations for our online Silent Auction (May 10-17), which benefits NCJI's judicial programs and civil justice initiatives.

High-impact auction items help expand participation and significantly increase fundraising results. We welcome contributions such as:
🔹Vacation homes or destination stays
🔹Sports, theater, or special event tickets
🔹Unique recreational or professional experiences
🔹Designer handbags, jewelry, or artwork

If you, your organization, or a colleague would like to contribute an item, please let us know at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wKkKRNlntGWaXZFkr6pQ4qCBHRaTR6JkKfjWbWSLatA/.

Help us make the auction a success!

04/09/2026

Join us May 1-2 for the Secrecy and Transparency in Civil Litigation Symposium co-sponsored by the NCJI and Stanford Law School's Rhode Center. Day 1 of the Symposium will feature a keynote address with Gretchen Carlson, Co-Founder of Lift Our Voices.

Attendance can be in person and via livestream. Learn more and register here: https://conferences.law.stanford.edu/secrecy-transparency-2026/

03/26/2026

Registration is open for the symposium, Secrecy and Transparency in Civil Litigation, cosponsored by NCJI and Stanford Law School's Deborah L. Rhode Center on the Legal Profession on May 1–2, 2026 at Stanford Law School (with live webcast available).

Through seven panels and six original papers, a faculty of judges, scholars, attorneys, and policymakers will explore the legal, institutional, and normative dimensions of secrecy and transparency in the civil justice system. As courts grapple with the sealing of records, protective orders, confidentiality agreements, and public access to proceedings, scholars and practitioners alike are reassessing the balance between privacy, efficiency, and democratic accountability in civil litigation. Gretchen Carlson of Lift Our Voices will deliver the keynote address.

The symposium is free to judges and courts, academics and law students, and public officials and nonprofits. CLE credits will be offered. Learn more and register at https://conferences.law.stanford.edu/secrecy-transparency-2026/.

03/02/2026

Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Appellate Advocacy Award until March 23.

This annual award recognizes attorneys whose appellate advocacy has secured a final state or federal decision with meaningful impact on civil justice, including:
🔹The right to trial by jury
🔹Public health and safety
🔹Consumer and civil rights
🔹Environmental justice
🔹Access to justice in civil cases

Eligible decisions must be final, issued within the past three years, and reflect substantive appellate leadership by the nominee.

Anyone may submit a nomination. Please share this opportunity with a deserving colleague. See full criteria, nomination form, and prior recipients at https://ncji.org/appellate-advocacy-award/

02/25/2026

Thank you to all who joined us in San Diego for the NCJI Fellows Reception and the presentation of the Civil Justice Scholarship Award. Your presence helps foster a strong community dedicated to civil justice and judicial independence.

If you are new to NCJI, or haven't been active recently, we invite you to stay involved by becoming an NCJI Fellow. Fellows support:
🔹The Judges Forum
🔹Academic symposia with law schools
🔹Webinars for judges and attorneys
🔹Civil Justice Research
🔹Annual events like the Fellows Reception
🔹And much more.

Join us at one of our tax-deductible levels at https://ncji.org/become-a-fellow/.

Many thanks to our reception sponsors Steno, Western Alliance Bank, Case Status and EisnerAmper.

02/17/2026

The NCJI Fellows Reception is just around the corner, and we hope to see you there.

Held during the AAJ annual convention, this event brings together NCJI Fellows, judges, academics, and attorneys interested in civil justice and judicial independence.

🔹Date: Sunday, February 22
🔹Time: 4:30–6:00 pm
🔹Location: The Garden, Hotel del Coronado, San Diego, CA

Help us honor the recipients of our Civil Justice Scholarship Award. If you have not already done so, please RSVP at ncji.org/fellows-reception/

02/03/2026

Practicing attorneys, judges, and academics interested in advancing civil justice are warmly invited to attend the NCJI Fellows Reception on Sunday, February 22, 4:30–6:00 pm at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, CA.

This gathering offers an opportunity to connect with colleagues and celebrate the work of the civil justice community. We will also present the Civil Justice Scholarship Award to law professors Nora and David Freeman Engstrom, Myriam Gilles and Jonah Gelbach.

🔹Let us know you're coming or learn more at: ncji.org/fellows-reception/

We look forward to seeing you there!

01/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this timely and engaging discussion with Prof. Marcus Gadson of UNC School of Law, our Academic Program Consultant. His insights into the shifting landscape of state civil justice, from sweeping civil procedure reforms to high‑impact rulings on statutes of limitation and the right to a jury trial, offered essential perspective for practitioners navigating today’s rapidly evolving courts.

We appreciate your participation and thoughtful engagement as we continue our work to support balanced legal research, judicial independence, and access to civil justice.

If you missed the live program or would like to revisit the conversation, you can watch the full webinar here: https://ncji.org/fellows-webinars/

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