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Improving the methods of selecting judges is the cornerstone of Modern Courts’ mission.
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We listen to people who use the courts so we can identify which changes are needed to better serve the public.
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Abbe R. Gluck to Become Modern Courts’ Chair
The Fund for Modern Courts announced December 12 that Abbe R. Gluck will serve as the next Chair of the Board of Directors, succeeding William C. Silverman, who is completing his term.
A longstanding member of Modern Courts’ Board and most recently its Vice Chair, Gluck has contributed deep strategic insight and a clear vision for how the organization can expand its influence and respond to the evolving challenges facing New York’s court system.
Read MoreA longstanding member of Modern Courts’ Board and most recently its Vice Chair, Gluck has contributed deep strategic insight and a clear vision for how the organization can expand its influence and respond to the evolving challenges facing New York’s court system.






