
Advocating Independence and Integrity in American Justice
The American Judicature Society is an independent, non-partisan membership organization working nationally to protect the integrity of the American justice system. AJS’s diverse and broadly based membership — including judges, lawyers, and members of the public promotes fair and impartial courts through research, publications, education, and advocacy for judicial reform. The work of AJS focuses primarily on judicial diversity, judicial ethics, judicial selection, access to justice, criminal justice reform, and the jury system.


AJS Sends Our Sympathy and Prayers to Judge J. Michael Seabright Family
The Board, Staff, and Members of the American Judicature Society sends are deepest sympathy to long-time friend Chief Judge J. Michael Seabright and his family upon the sudden death of his beloved daughter, Kate. Our hearts ache for the Seabright Family and we send...

SAVE THE DATE – 12/6/2018 – AJS Annual Meetings and Reception 2018
The American Judicature Society will be holding its Annual Meetings and Reception on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Pacific Club in Honolulu, HI. The Annual Board Meeting will be held in the Princess Kaiulani Room starting at 3:30pm. The Annual Membership Meeting...

Conference of Chief Justices Adopts Resolution in Support of AJS
On January 29, 2018, during its Midyear meeting in Henderson, Nevada, the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) adopted an official resolution in support of American Judicature Society and the upcoming 2020 National Convention. The Resolution states NOW, THEREFORE, BE...

Brennan Center Releases New Report – “Choosing State Judges: A Plan for Reform
This morning, AJS received news from our friends at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School that they have just released a new report entitled "Choosing State Judges: A Plan for Reform". Regarding the report, the Brennan Center explains: The U.S. Supreme...

Interested in Coming to Hawaii for AJS National Convention in November 2020?
You are cordially invited to the AJS 2020 National Convention which will be held in Honolulu, HI on November 22-25! We sure that this gathering of our growing membership of judges, attorneys, academics, dedicated staff, researchers, educators, and community leaders...

26th Annual Sidebar Program
The American Judicature Society invites summer associates and young lawyers to participate in the 26th Annual Sidebar Program which will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Supreme Court of Hawaii, Ali'iolani Hale (2nd Floor Courtroom). ...
American Judicature Society
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Telephone: (808) 386-6987 / Fax (808) 523-0842 / Email: info@americanjudicaturesociety.org