National Civil Justice Institute

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

Coming soon: Ethics in Complex Litigation webinar on Thursday, September 10, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM ET via Zoom. Featuring J...
08/28/2026

Coming soon: Ethics in Complex Litigation webinar on Thursday, September 10, 2026, 2:00–3:00 PM ET via Zoom. Featuring Joshua Davis of UC Law San Francisco and Christine E. Webber of Cohen Milstein, this CLE-accredited ethics program will explore issues unique to class actions, mass actions, and complex litigation.

The webinar is free to NCJI Fellows in good standing. All others pay a registration fee. For more details and to register, visit ncji.org/fellows-webinars/.

At our July 25, 2026 Judges Forum in Chicago, NCJI introduced a new way to bring together the legal community: inviting ...
08/27/2026

At our July 25, 2026 Judges Forum in Chicago, NCJI introduced a new way to bring together the legal community: inviting law students to serve as scribes for judges’ discussion groups. These wonderful students captured insights from judges while gaining a firsthand look at the thoughtful dialogue that supports judicial independence and access to civil justice. We are grateful to the students who joined us and proud to create meaningful opportunities to connect the next generation of legal professionals with the judiciary.

NCJI is pleased to welcome its 2026–2027 leadership slate:Michelle Kranz will serve as President, Adam Langino as Vice P...
08/18/2026

NCJI is pleased to welcome its 2026–2027 leadership slate:
Michelle Kranz will serve as President, Adam Langino as Vice President, Ellen Presby as Treasurer, Alinor Sterling as Secretary, and Andre Mura as Immediate Past President. We are grateful for their leadership and commitment to NCJI’s mission: providing balanced dialogue among judges, legal academics, policymakers, and attorneys on issues vital to civil justice.

To learn more about all of our leaders, please visit https://ncji.org/leadership-2/

The Civil Justice Scholarship Award celebrates scholars whose work strengthens the American civil justice system, advanc...
08/12/2026

The Civil Justice Scholarship Award celebrates scholars whose work strengthens the American civil justice system, advances balanced legal research, and supports the essential role of trial by jury in our courts.

We are now accepting nominations for the 2027 Award. Nomination deadline: September 7, 2026

View criteria and submit nominations: https://ncji.org/civil-justice-scholarship-award/

Judicial independence remains one of the most important pillars of our justice system.On July 25 in Chicago, state appel...
07/16/2026

Judicial independence remains one of the most important pillars of our justice system.

On July 25 in Chicago, state appellate court judges from across the country will gather for NCJI's Judges Forum to discuss "The Future of Judicial Independence."

For more than three decades, the Forum has provided a trusted space for judges to engage in thoughtful discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing the judiciary.

Supporters of the Forum help make these conversations possible and are recognized in materials distributed to participating judges, on NCJI's website, and in the final Forum report.

Learn more about the Judges Forum and how to support this work at https://ncji.org/2026-judges-forum/.

Join us in Chicago for the NCJI Fellows Reception during the AAJ Annual Convention. 📅 July 26, 2026🕒 3:30–5:00 PM📍 Stets...
07/16/2026

Join us in Chicago for the NCJI Fellows Reception during the AAJ Annual Convention.

📅 July 26, 2026
🕒 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 Stetsons Restaurant, Lobby Level, East Tower
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 E. Wacker Drive

The reception is open to NCJI Fellows, judges, academics, and practicing attorneys interested in NCJI's work and mission. It’s a great opportunity to connect with colleagues who are committed to strengthening and preserving the American civil justice system.

Attendance is free, but RSVP is requested.

RSVP here: ncji.org/fellows-reception/

We're pleased to announce the release of "Judicial Interpretation and Precedent: The Vital Role of State Courts," the re...
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/

NCJI’s 2026 Appellate Advocacy Award honors attorney Mark Sigmon of Lee Segui for successfully defending class certifica...
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/.

Just a few more days to bid on unique and exciting items, all while supporting NCJI's judicial education programs. Chec...
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.

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