Webinar discusses ‘Collecting & Using Court Navigator Program Data’ 

The National Center for State Courts will continue its Court Navigator School series with “Collecting & Using Court Navigator Program Data” online Friday, June 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom.

This session will explore how court navigator programs strategically collect and analyze data to enhance service delivery and communicate impact to secure and sustain funding. 

Participants will examine the importance of data-driven decision-making, including methods for gathering user feedback, measuring program effectiveness, and evaluating whether programs are achieving their intended goals. By the end of the session, students will understand how to leverage data to inform program improvements, identify areas of greatest impact, and prioritize the most critical services for those they serve.

Presenting at the webinar will be:

• Josh Butz, court management consultant, NCSC 

• Nicole Claro, statewide director, California JusticeCorps

• Danny Davis, director of information and technology, Iowa Judicial Branch

Court Navigator School is a series of one-hour virtual webinar sessions that provide information, ideas, and tangible suggestions to help courts start a navigator program or enhance an existing program.  Additional “study hall” sessions will provide structured, online technical assistance and advice from national experts and a place to share ideas with colleagues, exchange information, and explore possibilities in your jurisdiction in a small group setting.  

To register for the webinar, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “Education &?events.”

Labor and Employment Law Section hosts Springboard Event in Birmingham

The Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan will present its 2026 Annual Springboard Event on Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, for a fun and informative afternoon of fast-paced learning.

Participants will engage in interactive table discussions led by industry experts in hot and trending areas of labor and employment law, including use of artificial intelligence by employers in employment decisions and litigation practice.  A networking reception will follow the educational session.

Cost for the event is $70 which  includes education materials and networking reception. To register, visit https://connect.michbar.org/laborlaw/home.

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