Judge Anderson Elected President, Trial Judges

Judge Dudley N. Anderson assumed the office of President of the Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges, at a recent Conference meeting.  He previously was Vice President and has served two terms on the Statewide Ethics Committee for the Conference.

The primary purpose of the 35-year-old conference, which meets twice a year, is to promote the professional development of judges through a continuing judicial education program. In addition to continuing education, the conference offers ethics training and advice and mentoring for new judges. Another goal is to establish minimum standards for equipment, staff and security of a courtroom in order to enhance the quality of a judge’s life.

The conference is also working to develop a better understanding of the work of a state trial judge through a continuing dialogue with the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, members of the intermediate appellate courts and district justices. The officers of the conference also meet regularly with officers of the PBA and the Governor of Pennsylvania.

Appellate court judges are also invited to join the conference but may not hold office.

Congratulations to Judge Anderson.  The LLA wishes him success during his term of office.