American Judicature Society Appoints Bressman to Board
Michael B. Bressman has been named to the Board of Directors of the American Judicature Society.
Founded in 1913, the American Judicature Society is an independent, non-partisan, membership organization working nationally to protect the integrity of the American justice system. AJS’s diverse and broadly based membership – including judges, lawyers and members of the public – promotes fair and impartial courts through research, publications, education and advocacy for judicial reform. The work of AJS focuses primarily on judicial ethics, judicial selection, access to justice, criminal justice reform, and the jury system.
Throughout its history, AJS has worked closely with national, state and local bar associations and other organizations to develop and implement justice system reforms. AJS has worked closely with justice system stakeholders and the broader public in Tennessee to study and promote a range of improvements to judicial selection, judicial ethics, access to the courts, and the criminal justice system.