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The Unified Court System’s Advisory Groups provide input and guidance to judicial leadership and the Office of Court Administration on critical issues impacting the administration of justice in New York State courts.

Composed of judges, attorneys, court staff, and subject matter experts, the Advisory Groups incorporate diverse perspectives in examining and recommending laws, rules, policies, and programs to advance equal access to justice, promote public trust in the courts, encourage education and understanding about the court system, and support the just, fair, and timely resolution of matters that come before New York State’s courts.

Access for People with Disabilities, Advisory Committee on
Access to Justice, Permanent Commission on
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Advisory Committee on
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Courts, Advisory Committee on
Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program, Board of Governors
Attorney Emeritus Program Advisory Council
Civil Practice, Advisory Committee on
Commercial Division Advisory Council
Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Board
Court Modernization Action Committee (CMAC)
Criminal Jury Instructions and Model Colloquies, Committee on
Criminal Law and Procedure, Advisory Committee on
Elder Justice, Judicial Committee on
Ethics Commission for NYS UCS
Family Court Advisory and Rules Committee
Guardianship Advisory Committee
Guide to New York Evidence, Committee on
Judicial Ethics, Advisory Committee on
Justice for Families, Permanent Commission on
Justice Task Force
Language Access, Advisory Committee on
LGBTQ Commission (Richard C. Failla Commission)
Matrimonial Practice Advisory and Rules Committee
Mental Illness, Judicial Task Force on
NYC Housing Court, Advisory Council for
Racial and Ethnic Fairness, Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission on
State-Federal Judicial Council
Surrogate's Court Advisory Committee
Tribal Courts Committee of UCS
Women in the Courts, Hon. Betty Weinberg Ellerin Committee on

Join Our Advisory Groups

UCS' Advisory Groups benefit from the participation of those with diverse experiences and perspectives. The Appointments Unit for the Unified Court System welcomes statements of interest from jurists, court staff, legal practitioners, academics, and experienced and knowledgeable experts for consideration for appointment to various Advisory Groups.

How to Apply

To submit a statement of interest, please contact the Appointments Unit by email at committeeappointments@nycourts.gov.

Please include:

  • A resume/CV and a brief statement of interest and description of relevant qualifications and experience
  • The Advisory Group(s) in which you are interested in the subject line of your email
  • The following information in your submission: full name; mailing address; telephone number; county(ies) in which you practice or work; and attorney registration number (if applicable)

Applications and recommendations are appreciated, but please note that appointment is not guaranteed.