The Future of Hiring: Is There a Balance Between AI, Diversity, and Court Expertise?

April 15, 2025, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast EpisodeEmployee hiring is at a crossroads. With artificial intelligence (AI) revolutionizing the way resumes and applications are screened, employers—including courts—are rethinking how they identify top talent. At the same time, the push for greater diversity means evaluating candidates from vastly different backgrounds using a common set of standards.Courts are grappling with severe staffing shortages, struggling to find candidates who not only have technical expertise but also the interpersonal skills to navigate high-stakes legal and personal matters with litigants and families. With these challenges converging, one question looms large: How do you hire the right candidate in this volatile environment?This month we will explore the dynamic tension between the quest for increased diversity and keeping evaluations unbiased. We will discuss the quest to find a balance at a time when artificial intelligence is potentially changing the very rules for selecting new talent.Today’s PanelCreadell Webb Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Philadelphia CourtsT.J. BeMent Court Administrator, 10th Judicial Administrative District, Athens, GeorgiaElizabeth Moss Human Resources Director, Alaska Court System, Anchorage.Sara Kujawski Manager, HR Talent Strategy & Management, State Court System, St. Paul, MinnesotaBecome Part of the Conversation!Leave a question or comment about the episode at [email protected]