The Center's governing Board is composed of the Chief Justice, who serves as chair, the director of the Administrative Office, and judges appointed by the Judicial Conference. The Board selects the Center's director and deputy director. The Center's annual report generally includes a message from the director, highlighting the year's noteworthy projects and initiatives. View all directors' messages combined, or jump to specific messages below.

Hon. Tom C. Clark, 1968–1970

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Hon. Alfred P. Murrah, 1970–1974

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Hon. Walter E. Hoffman, 1974–1977

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A. Leo Levin, 1977–1987

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Hon. John C. Godbold, 1987–1990

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Hon. William W Schwarzer, 1990–1995

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Hon. Rya W. Zobel, 1995–1999

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Hon. Fern M. Smith, 1999–2003

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Hon. Barbara Jacobs Rothstein, 2003–2011

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Hon. Jeremy D. Fogel, 2011–

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