New review database takes aim at some of the most protected bosses in America: state and federal judges

Sat, 03/30/2024 - 17:23

The interior of a Texas courthouse, with US and Texas flags — A new database, touted as a "Glassdoor for judges," aims to diminish the culture of fear and silence surrounding the judiciary, creator Aliza Shatzman says.
US District & Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas

Attorney Aliza Shatzman created a database for law clerks to review their bosses: state and federal judges.
Her Legal Accountability Project is meant to diminish the profession's culture of fear and silence.
The review database launched this month and is available only to law students and recent grads.

Imagine a workplace in a field with minimal regulation or oversight, with managers treated with reverence and respect by all manner of law enforcement. Managers whose job is to interpret the law and weigh in on matters of guilt or innocence.