The Albany Law Review and Government Law Center at Albany
Law School hosted a panel discussion exploring judicial selection methods for
state high courts employed across the nation. Panelists discussed how judicial
selection methods can affect judicial independence, accountability, diversity,
and public confidence. Panelists also discussed issues that can arise during
the selection process and potential solutions to address these issues. The
panel took place via Zoom on October 10, 2023.
Participants:
Hon. Leslie E. Stein (ret.) ’81 (moderator) — Director of
the Government Law Center at Albany Law School and former Associate Judge of
the New York State Court of Appeals
John F. Kowal — Vice President of Program Initiatives at the
Brennan Center for Justice
Prof. Chad Oldfather — Professor of Law at Marquette
University Law School
Prof. Noah Rosenblum — Assistant Professor of Law at the New
York University School of Law
David J. Sachar — Director of the Center for Judicial Ethics
at the National Center for State Courts
