Season 5, Episode 2: Judicial Ethics with David J. Sachar

In this episode of Lady Justice: Women of the Court, Justices Rhonda Wood of Arkansas and Beth Walker of West Virginia are joined by David J. Sachar, Director of the Center for Judicial Ethics at the National Center for State Courts. 

David shares his expertise in working with state and international judiciaries to develop policies and training programs that uphold public trust, safeguard judicial independence, and reinforce the rule of law. 

Topics Discussed: 

• The importance of judicial ethics and the role of statewide judicial ethics commissions 

• The work and mission of the Center for Judicial Ethics 

• Differences in judicial ethics processes between state and federal courts 

• The intersection of judicial ethics with AI and emerging technologies 

• Ethical guidelines and considerations for judges using social media 

• How judges can be disciplined and the potential consequences or sanctions 

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in judicial ethics and maintaining public confidence in our courts. Tune in to hear insights from one of the leading experts on judicial integrity. 

Resources: 
-https://www.ncsc.org/consulting-and-research/areas-of-expertise/court-leadership/center-for-judicial-ethics  
-https://www.ncsc.org/consulting-and-research/areas-of-expertise/communications,-civics-and-disinformation/social-media-and-courts/judges  
- https://www.ncsc.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/101125/ncsc-ai-rrt-judicial-legal-ethics-may-2024.pdf