A Threat to Judges – and Judicial Independence

 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 3:00 p.m. ET.

An Online Forum on Court Security and Judge Safety

 

Keynote Speaker:

Judge Esther Salas, U.S. District Court, New Jersey

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Judge Salas, whose son was killed in a targeted attack at her New Jersey home, discusses her family’s personal tragedy and what rising threats of violence against judges means for independence of the courts. After Judge Salas’ address, a panel of national experts will offer an overview of the problem, what is being done about it in New Jersey and other states, and strategies for protecting courthouses and judges.

 

Introduction:

Albertina Webb, N.J. Hispanic Bar president, partner at Hill Wallack LLP

Albertina Webb

Albertina Webb

N.J. Hispanic Bar president, partner at Hill Wallack LLP

 

Moderator:

Judge Julio Mendez (retired)

Judge Julio Mendez (retired)

Senior Contributing Analyst

 

Panel:

Robin Morante

Robin Morante

Chief of Court & Judicial Security, New Jersey, with

 

Robert P. Arter

Robert P. Arter

Esq., Advisory Committee on Extrajudicial Activities

 

Nathan W. Hall

Nathan W. Hall

National Center for State Courts; Principal, Court Consulting Services

 

John Muffler

John Muffler

MS, CTM, Principal, Aequitas Global Security, LLC;  formerly US Marshals Service National Center for Judicial Security

 

John Christopher Palmer

John Christopher Palmer

Court Security Director, Utah State Courts; formerly head of travel security 4 years for President Obama White House