A Message from the President

Hello and welcome to the official website of the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts, a coalition dedicated to improving the administration of justice for all regardless of race or ethnicity. 

Thank you to those who were able to join us for the 19th Annual Meeting in New York, which concluded on May 5, 2007. It was great to see many familiar faces and to meet new colleagues addressing issues of racial and ethnic fairness in the courts. 

For those unable to join us, you missed an outstanding conference filled with many enlightening education programs, exceptional guest speakers, and site visits to Community Courts, which are models for community courts throughout the country and internationally. 

We had over 150 attendees and over thirty states, the District of Columbia, and one United States Territory, Puerto Rico, were represented in New York. Anecdotal comments heard were overwhelmingly positive of the overall program and of its hosts, the New York State United Court System and the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission on Minorities. And, I personally thought the conference was a joy for all to behold. 

To get a better sense of the dynamic sessions offered and the vibrant events scheduled at the annual conference, please view the 19th Annual Meeting Brochure and the 2007 Photos. 

Also, please take a moment to browse our website to learn more about the National Consortium and to get up-to-date information about our annual meeting. 

Marilyn Kelly
Justice
Michigan Supreme Court


National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts
Board of Directors

Updated 02/27/2008