Thank You to all who attended the 2024 NASJE conference in Tempe, AZ September 8-11, 2024.
Conference Guide
Sessions include:
- Conference Kickoff Workshops and President’s reception on Sunday
- Affinity Groups – providing opportunities to network with those who do what you do!
- Breakout sessions covering a variety of topics, including action-oriented workshops and discussions on teaching and learning strategies
- An exciting Experiential Learning Opportunity focused on tribal courts and Native American history
- Impactful plenaries focusing on inclusivity in courts, learning agility, and a novel approach to training judges in the sciences
- Valuable networking events, including meetups for all members on Saturday evening and Sunday morning, group dinners, and a social event at the Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law on Monday evening.
Recorded Plenary Sessions
Four plenaries were streamed live for NASJE members who could not attend the conference. Recordings of these sessions will be posted soon.
- Agile Minds, Agile Courts. Julie Binter, who has trained in the Arizona courts and in Arizona’s largest law firms and corporations led participants to discover how emotional intelligence and an open mindset can enhance court performance.
- Tribal Courts and Tribal Law. A panel led by Jan Morris, the former Director of the National Tribal Judicial Center, explores various aspects of tribal history, courts, and law. With Arizona being home to 22 federally recognized Native American tribes, they are a critical part of the host state’s “community of justice.” Participants will leave the session with a better understanding of how tribal courts operate and the cultural practices associated with these courts and tribes.
- Object-based Inquiry: Using Art in DEI Education . Cyrana Mott (Director) and Joseph Sawyer (Associate Deputy Director, Professional Development) of the Supreme Court of Illinois Judicial College will led a session on Object-based inquiry (OBI) or object-based learning (OBL), a learner-centered approach that uses objects to create a more profound learning experience. OBI stimulates interest in acquiring and applying knowledge to other contexts both in and out of the classroom. It can also be used to address challenging or controversial topics that require sensitive and brave conversations.
- New Mexico’s Judicial Science School. Paula Couselo-Findikoglu led a team from New Mexico including a Supreme Court Justice and Scientist from the storied Los Alamos National Laboratory who will discuss NM’s Judicial Science School program.