We come to praise diversity, even as some seek to bury it. There is an ever-louder cacophony clamoring against reforms aimed at creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive society—attacks leveled at teachers, corporations, law firms, and the government alike. Yet, we progress against the wind: Over the 15 years, Connecticut’s judiciary has taken great strides to better reflect the people it serves and thereby serve them better.
Courts embody the collective belief that it is better to organize by law than by force – and so, they have power only when they have believers. In June 2008, fearful of waning belief, the Judicial Branch’s Public Service and Trust Commission issued a Strategic Plan intended “to enhance the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch by improving services, accessibility and accountability.”
