Strategies for legislative engagement

State courts operate within a complex environment where legislative decisions directly shape funding, operations, and long-term priorities. 

As part of our Navigating Leadership Webinar Series, this session is designed to provide practical strategies for court leaders to engage more effectively with policymakers and legislative staff.

Join us to learn how to align court priorities with legislative goals, including how to clearly communicate the courts' needs, build productive relationships, and position the judicial branch as a trusted resource. Through experience-based examples and actionable guidance, this session will focus on strengthening collaboration while maintaining the integrity and independence of the courts.

After attending this webinar, you will be able to:

• Develop clear, concise messaging that communicates court priorities in meaningful ways to policymakers
• Build and sustain professional relationships
• Recognize opportunities for proactive engagement
• Navigate ethical considerations and boundaries when engaging in outreach

Register today

Moderator:

• Lindsay Hafford, principal court management consultant, NCSC

Panelists:

• Dave McAlpin, state court administrator, Montana Supreme Court
• Stephanie Smith, judicial administrator, Kansas Office of Judicial Administration
• Corey Steel, state court administrator, Nebraska Supreme Court

For more information, email Lauren Roth.