Seeking Nominations for the 2024-2025 NAWJ Board of Directors

NAWJ is accepting nominations for its 2024-2025 Board of Directors Officer positions with a deadline of August 9. By serving in a leadership capacity at NAWJ, you can make a positive impact on your profession and the growth of the organization. 

NAWJ Board Members are responsible for developing and fulfilling the strategic direction of the organization. As an organization, we are committed to our members and stakeholders to drive innovation and positive change in the judiciary and our communities. Working as a team, the Board of Directors set the mold for the future of NAWJ. The positions are challenging, fun and will advance your role as a judicial leader. 

The following officer positions are available for a one-year board term and will commence at the NAWJ Annual Business Meeting on October 19, 2024: 

President-Elect
Vice President of Districts
Vice President for Publications
Secretary
Treasurer
International Director (2-Year Term)

To review the duties for each officer position, please click here to read the excerpt of Article VII and VIII from the NAWJ Bylaws. 

If you are willing to contribute your time, talents and ideas to help NAWJ advance the judiciary in achieving fairness and equality in our judicial system and promoting equal access to justice to vulnerable populations, or if you know someone who would be an asset to NAWJ in a leadership position, please submit a nomination form by August 9, 2024. If you are nominating someone else you must have their consent, or the nomination will not be considered.    

Only voting members in good standing are eligible to hold office and remain subject to the canons of judicial conduct. Voting members include sitting or retired judges.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Please submit a letter describing the nominee’s participation in NAWJ activities, including accomplishments you wish to bring to the committee’s attention; attach the nominee's biography; and attach the nominee’s curriculum vita. You must submit the required details through the Nomination Form. 

For questions about the requirements or nominations process, please contact Laurie Denham, Executive Director at ldenham@nawj.org.