The Legal Accountability Project
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First + only 501c3 nonprofit working full time to ensure that judicial law clerks have positive clerkship experiences, while extending support + resources to those who do not
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Federal law court clerks grapple with bullying and abuse - an NPR investigation
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In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse
An NPR investigation finds federal judges have enormous influence with few checks on their power. Law clerks and other judicial employees are vulnerable to mistreatment and have few job protections.
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"I don't take it lightly when I say the federal judiciary is the most dangerous white-collar workplace in America," LAP’s @alizashatzman.bsky.social told @npr.org @carriejohnson.bsky.social for this piece.
The judiciary doesn’t take harassment/bullying seriously.
Fortunately, LAP is on the case.
The judiciary doesn’t take harassment/bullying seriously.
Fortunately, LAP is on the case.
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oof that Reagan-appointed federal judge who was lauded for his Trump resistance had an open investigation into his alleged misconduct that was initiated by a brave clerk who came forward to report it
by leaving the bench, the investigation ended
by leaving the bench, the investigation ended
“A judge’s departure from the bench amid a misconduct investigation does not eliminate the need for real accountability or transparency.
This outcome doesn’t represent justice for the mistreated clerk who bravely reported the misconduct.”
@bostonglobe.com
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This outcome doesn’t represent justice for the mistreated clerk who bravely reported the misconduct.”
@bostonglobe.com
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Celebrated judge who lambasted Trump was facing complaint at time of retirement - The Boston Globe
Former Judge Mark Wolf, 78, was appointed to the bench by Republican President Ronald Reagan and served for 40 years.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
oof that Reagan-appointed federal judge who was lauded for his Trump resistance had an open investigation into his alleged misconduct that was initiated by a brave clerk who came forward to report it
by leaving the bench, the investigation ended
by leaving the bench, the investigation ended
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@thelap.bsky.social in @bostonglobe.com on fmr judge Mark Wolf, who allegedly resigned to take a principled stand against the Trump admin—but actually resigned amid a misconduct investigation, to evade accountability.
February 9, 2026 at 3:39 PM
@thelap.bsky.social in @bostonglobe.com on fmr judge Mark Wolf, who allegedly resigned to take a principled stand against the Trump admin—but actually resigned amid a misconduct investigation, to evade accountability.
“A judge’s departure from the bench amid a misconduct investigation doesn’t eliminate the need for real accountability or transparency.
This outcome doesn’t represent justice for the mistreated clerk who bravely reported.”
@alizashatzman.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
This outcome doesn’t represent justice for the mistreated clerk who bravely reported.”
@alizashatzman.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
Celebrated judge who lambasted Trump was facing complaint at time of retirement - The Boston Globe
Former Judge Mark Wolf, 78, was appointed to the bench by Republican President Ronald Reagan and served for 40 years.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:37 PM
“A judge’s departure from the bench amid a misconduct investigation doesn’t eliminate the need for real accountability or transparency.
This outcome doesn’t represent justice for the mistreated clerk who bravely reported.”
@alizashatzman.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
This outcome doesn’t represent justice for the mistreated clerk who bravely reported.”
@alizashatzman.bsky.social
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
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“A judge’s departure from the bench amid a misconduct investigation does not eliminate the need for real accountability or transparency.
This outcome doesn’t represent justice for the mistreated clerk who bravely reported the misconduct.”
@bostonglobe.com
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
This outcome doesn’t represent justice for the mistreated clerk who bravely reported the misconduct.”
@bostonglobe.com
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
Celebrated judge who lambasted Trump was facing complaint at time of retirement - The Boston Globe
Former Judge Mark Wolf, 78, was appointed to the bench by Republican President Ronald Reagan and served for 40 years.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:36 PM
“A judge’s departure from the bench amid a misconduct investigation does not eliminate the need for real accountability or transparency.
This outcome doesn’t represent justice for the mistreated clerk who bravely reported the misconduct.”
@bostonglobe.com
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
This outcome doesn’t represent justice for the mistreated clerk who bravely reported the misconduct.”
@bostonglobe.com
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/m...
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Yet another federal judge accused of misconduct resigns to evade accountability @thelap.bsky.social
Yet another federal judge accused of misconduct resigns to evade accountability @thelap.bsky.social
Yet another federal judge accused of misconduct resigns to evade accountability
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February 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Yet another federal judge accused of misconduct resigns to evade accountability @thelap.bsky.social
Yet another federal judge accused of misconduct resigns to evade accountability @thelap.bsky.social
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February 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
LAP’s @alizashatzman.bsky.social in @newsweek.com on fmr judge Mark Wolf, who resigned late last year amid a misconduct investigation to evade accountability 👇
“A judge’s departure from the bench amid a misconduct investigation does not eliminate the need for real accountability or transparency. This outcome represents neither justice for the clerk who bravely reported the misconduct … nor accountability for one of many judges who abuse their power.”
Judge Mark Wolf said last year he was resigning due to what he views as the president's “assault on the rule of law."
February 6, 2026 at 3:23 PM
LAP’s @alizashatzman.bsky.social in @newsweek.com on fmr judge Mark Wolf, who resigned late last year amid a misconduct investigation to evade accountability 👇
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Judge Mark Wolf said last year he was resigning due to what he views as the president's “assault on the rule of law."
Judge Who Said He Resigned Over Donald Trump Was Under Investigation—Report
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February 5, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Judge Mark Wolf said last year he was resigning due to what he views as the president's “assault on the rule of law."
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“A judge’s departure from the bench amid a misconduct investigation does not eliminate the need for real accountability or transparency. This outcome represents neither justice for the clerk who bravely reported the misconduct … nor accountability for one of many judges who abuse their power.”
Judge Mark Wolf said last year he was resigning due to what he views as the president's “assault on the rule of law."
Judge Who Said He Resigned Over Donald Trump Was Under Investigation—Report
www.newsweek.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
“A judge’s departure from the bench amid a misconduct investigation does not eliminate the need for real accountability or transparency. This outcome represents neither justice for the clerk who bravely reported the misconduct … nor accountability for one of many judges who abuse their power.”
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Former Massachusetts U.S. District Judge Mark L. Wolf was the subject of an inquiry into potential misconduct when he announced his resignation, a decision he said at the time was motivated by a desire to speak out against the Trump administration, according to a source.
Judge Who Resigned To Criticize Trump Had Faced Inquiry - Law360
Former Massachusetts U.S. District Judge Mark L. Wolf was the subject of an inquiry into potential misconduct when he announced his November resignation, a decision he said at the time was motivated by a desire to speak out against the Trump administration, according to a source familiar with the matter.
www.law360.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Former Massachusetts U.S. District Judge Mark L. Wolf was the subject of an inquiry into potential misconduct when he announced his resignation, a decision he said at the time was motivated by a desire to speak out against the Trump administration, according to a source.
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New: The chief judge on the federal appeals court covering New England has found probable cause based on information from a former clerk that unnamed district court judge engaged in misconduct by violating a rule prohibiting creating a hostile work environment. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
Chief US appeals court judge says district judge likely violated rule barring hostile work environment
The chief judge on the federal appeals court covering New England has found probable cause that a district court judge within the circuit engaged in misconduct by violating a rule prohibiting creating...
www.reuters.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:12 PM
New: The chief judge on the federal appeals court covering New England has found probable cause based on information from a former clerk that unnamed district court judge engaged in misconduct by violating a rule prohibiting creating a hostile work environment. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
LAP’s statement regarding fmr judge Mark Wolf, who allegedly resigned late last year to protest Executive Branch overreach—but actually resigned amid a misconduct investigation to evade #accountability. 👀👇
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The Legal Accountability Project Responds To Yet Another Federal Judge’s Resignation Amid A Misconduct Investigation — The Legal Accountability Project
LAP’s statement on the judicial misconduct investigation into former judge Mark Wolf, who was improperly lionized in late 2025 for resigning to allegedly take a principled stand against Executive Bran...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
LAP’s statement regarding fmr judge Mark Wolf, who allegedly resigned late last year to protest Executive Branch overreach—but actually resigned amid a misconduct investigation to evade #accountability. 👀👇
www.legalaccountabilityproject.org/press-releas...
www.legalaccountabilityproject.org/press-releas...
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@thelap.bsky.social ‘s statement regarding former judge Mark Wolf, who allegedly resigned late last year to protest Trump administration overreach—but actually resigned amid a misconduct investigation to evade #accountability. 👇
www.legalaccountabilityproject.org/press-releas...
www.legalaccountabilityproject.org/press-releas...
The Legal Accountability Project Responds To Yet Another Federal Judge’s Resignation Amid A Misconduct Investigation — The Legal Accountability Project
LAP’s statement on the judicial misconduct investigation into former judge Mark Wolf, who was improperly lionized in late 2025 for resigning to allegedly take a principled stand against Executive Bran...
www.legalaccountabilityproject.org
February 5, 2026 at 2:18 PM
@thelap.bsky.social ‘s statement regarding former judge Mark Wolf, who allegedly resigned late last year to protest Trump administration overreach—but actually resigned amid a misconduct investigation to evade #accountability. 👇
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www.legalaccountabilityproject.org/press-releas...
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The latest in my reporting on misconduct allegations and workplace issues involving federal courts -
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Newly released court records reveal misconduct inquiry into federal judge
A federal judge said he retired to speak out about threats to the rule of law. Newly released court orders suggest his exit coincided with a misconduct inquiry that ended when he stepped down.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:53 PM
The latest in my reporting on misconduct allegations and workplace issues involving federal courts -
www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
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2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ will be a year of *real* accountability for the federal judiciary. @thelap.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ will be a year of *real* accountability for the federal judiciary. @thelap.bsky.social
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Another judge investigated for creating a hostile work environment - this one apparently stepped down to evade accountability.
When will Congress conduct oversight over the courts?
When will the judiciary stop shielding abusive judges from accountability? news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
When will Congress conduct oversight over the courts?
When will the judiciary stop shielding abusive judges from accountability? news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Court Finds Probable Cause for Hostile Workplace by US Judge
The chief judge of the Boston-based federal appeals court found that a district judge within the circuit likely created a hostile work environment following an interview with the judge’s former law cl...
news.bloomberglaw.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Another judge investigated for creating a hostile work environment - this one apparently stepped down to evade accountability.
When will Congress conduct oversight over the courts?
When will the judiciary stop shielding abusive judges from accountability? news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
When will Congress conduct oversight over the courts?
When will the judiciary stop shielding abusive judges from accountability? news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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@thelap.bsky.social is having one of those huge Clerkships Database subscriber days.
Maybe ppl read my latest @abovethelaw.com article + understand how hazardous these clerkships can be, how limited options are for mistreated clerks, + why they should avoid the abusive ones in the first place.
Maybe ppl read my latest @abovethelaw.com article + understand how hazardous these clerkships can be, how limited options are for mistreated clerks, + why they should avoid the abusive ones in the first place.
January 31, 2026 at 7:19 PM
@thelap.bsky.social is having one of those huge Clerkships Database subscriber days.
Maybe ppl read my latest @abovethelaw.com article + understand how hazardous these clerkships can be, how limited options are for mistreated clerks, + why they should avoid the abusive ones in the first place.
Maybe ppl read my latest @abovethelaw.com article + understand how hazardous these clerkships can be, how limited options are for mistreated clerks, + why they should avoid the abusive ones in the first place.
Congress has 4 tools 🧰 in the toolbox - legislation, oversight, appropriations 💰, + the bully pulpit 🗣️- to use *right now* to hold the judiciary accountable for rampant misconduct, @alizashatzman.bsky.social argues in @abovethelaw.com . abovethelaw.com/2026/01/seco...
Second Circuit Judge Accused Of Bullying Her Law Clerks - Again - Above the Law
The judiciary has a harassment problem that no one cares to solve.
abovethelaw.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Congress has 4 tools 🧰 in the toolbox - legislation, oversight, appropriations 💰, + the bully pulpit 🗣️- to use *right now* to hold the judiciary accountable for rampant misconduct, @alizashatzman.bsky.social argues in @abovethelaw.com . abovethelaw.com/2026/01/seco...
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@thelap.bsky.social ‘s complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam circumvents both congressional intransigence + judicial branch inaction, I argue in @abovethelaw.com
Spineless congressional Dems should get off their butts and do their job - oversight over the courts. abovethelaw.com/2026/01/seco...
Spineless congressional Dems should get off their butts and do their job - oversight over the courts. abovethelaw.com/2026/01/seco...
Second Circuit Judge Accused Of Bullying Her Law Clerks - Again - Above the Law
The judiciary has a harassment problem that no one cares to solve.
abovethelaw.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM
@thelap.bsky.social ‘s complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam circumvents both congressional intransigence + judicial branch inaction, I argue in @abovethelaw.com
Spineless congressional Dems should get off their butts and do their job - oversight over the courts. abovethelaw.com/2026/01/seco...
Spineless congressional Dems should get off their butts and do their job - oversight over the courts. abovethelaw.com/2026/01/seco...
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✨Today is my Barriversary: I was sworn into the DC Bar 6️⃣yrs ago today. ⚖️
📜Then, I assumed now I’d be a homicide prosecutor in the DC USAO. But that’s not what happened.🌪️
⚖️Instead, I turned my pain into purpose, launching @thelap.bsky.social to correct injustices I experienced as a student+ clerk.
📜Then, I assumed now I’d be a homicide prosecutor in the DC USAO. But that’s not what happened.🌪️
⚖️Instead, I turned my pain into purpose, launching @thelap.bsky.social to correct injustices I experienced as a student+ clerk.
January 24, 2026 at 3:28 PM
✨Today is my Barriversary: I was sworn into the DC Bar 6️⃣yrs ago today. ⚖️
📜Then, I assumed now I’d be a homicide prosecutor in the DC USAO. But that’s not what happened.🌪️
⚖️Instead, I turned my pain into purpose, launching @thelap.bsky.social to correct injustices I experienced as a student+ clerk.
📜Then, I assumed now I’d be a homicide prosecutor in the DC USAO. But that’s not what happened.🌪️
⚖️Instead, I turned my pain into purpose, launching @thelap.bsky.social to correct injustices I experienced as a student+ clerk.
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LAP’s @alizashatzman.bsky.social spoke w @glennkirschner.bsky.social abt how LAP addresses both congressional intransigence + judiciary inaction - including by filing a judicial misconduct complaint against 2nd Cir Judge Sarah Merriam.
The Legal Accountability Project: Protecting Against Judicial Misconduct
youtu.be/C_Oiap1FAAY?...
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The Legal Accountability Project: Protecting Against Judicial Misconduct
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
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January 21, 2026 at 2:31 PM
LAP’s @alizashatzman.bsky.social spoke w @glennkirschner.bsky.social abt how LAP addresses both congressional intransigence + judiciary inaction - including by filing a judicial misconduct complaint against 2nd Cir Judge Sarah Merriam.
LAP’s @alizashatzman.bsky.social spoke w @glennkirschner.bsky.social abt how LAP addresses both congressional intransigence + judiciary inaction - including by filing a judicial misconduct complaint against 2nd Cir Judge Sarah Merriam.
The Legal Accountability Project: Protecting Against Judicial Misconduct
youtu.be/C_Oiap1FAAY?...
youtu.be/C_Oiap1FAAY?...
The Legal Accountability Project: Protecting Against Judicial Misconduct
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 2:31 PM
LAP’s @alizashatzman.bsky.social spoke w @glennkirschner.bsky.social abt how LAP addresses both congressional intransigence + judiciary inaction - including by filing a judicial misconduct complaint against 2nd Cir Judge Sarah Merriam.
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The federal judiciary is perpetrating a fraud upon the public, yet spineless members of Congress are complicit by refusing to conduct oversight over the courts.
I spoke with @glennkirschner.bsky.social abt what @thelap.bsky.social is doing abt it—incl filing a complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam
I spoke with @glennkirschner.bsky.social abt what @thelap.bsky.social is doing abt it—incl filing a complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam
The Legal Accountability Project: Protecting Against Judicial Misconduct
youtu.be/C_Oiap1FAAY?...
youtu.be/C_Oiap1FAAY?...
The Legal Accountability Project: Protecting Against Judicial Misconduct
YouTube video by Glenn Kirschner
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The federal judiciary is perpetrating a fraud upon the public, yet spineless members of Congress are complicit by refusing to conduct oversight over the courts.
I spoke with @glennkirschner.bsky.social abt what @thelap.bsky.social is doing abt it—incl filing a complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam
I spoke with @glennkirschner.bsky.social abt what @thelap.bsky.social is doing abt it—incl filing a complaint against Judge Sarah Merriam