2026 Judicial Education Course Catalog

W E L C O M E to the 2026 Judicial Education Course Catalog

Dear Maryland Justices, Judges, and Magistrates, We are pleased to present to you the 2026 Judicial Education Course Catalog. The Judicial Education Subcommittee and Judicial College staff are excited to offer a diverse selection of courses. For 2026, we offer 57 classes and ten 75-minute webinars. In addition to on-site courses and webinars, we are offering courses at various mental health and drug treatment facilities and the federal district courthouse in Baltimore for another chapter in the Historical Trials series. Justices, judges, and magistrates can satisfy six of their required 15 continuing education hours through remote learning and webinars. The College is committed to providing a wide range of curriculum, delivered engagingly by a diverse group of expert coordinators and faculty. Courses that fulfill the three diversity and inclusion hours are noted in the catalog. This catalog reflects the dedication and hard work of the Judicial Education Subcommittee and the Judicial College staff. We especially thank the subcommittee, led by the Honorable Bibi M. Berry of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, whose volunteerism makes these educational opportunities possible. We are grateful for their service. The cover of this year’s catalog celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the Declaration

of Independence, featuring images and symbols from across the country. You should have received an email with instructions on registering for courses. Thank you for your continued collaboration, involvement, and participation. We look forward to serving you in 2026.

Shamika M. Dent-Williams Assistant State Court Administrator Judicial College of Maryland

Peter T. Saquella, Esq. Manager Judicial Education

COLLEGE STAFF

Lisa Kumer Administrative Office Specialist lisa.kumer@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3625 Zipporah C. Williams, J.D., MAT Senior Program Manager zipporah.williams@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3613 Peter T. Saquella, Esq. Manager peter.saquella@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3657 Benjamin N. Charlick, Esq. Assistant Manager benjamin.charlick@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3599 Judicial Education

judicialeducation@mdcourts.gov Rosalie M. Casaletto, MAT Program Manager rosalie.casaletto@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3665

Judicial Education: 410-260-3660

Elizabeth A. Taylor College Registrar educationregistrar@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3573 Lynn C. Emerson Director of Education lynn.emerson@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3697 CENTRAL OFFICE Central Office: 410-260-3660 Shamika M. Dent-Williams Assistant State Court Administrator shamika.dent.williams@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3584

Val J. Pizzo Program Manager val.pizzo@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3691

Jasmine N. Towns Educational Design Coordinator jasmine.towns@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3653 Alexander R. Smith, MAT Program Manager alexander.smith@mdcourts.gov 410-260-3771