Patrick V. Diaz (center) with Clerk of Superior Court staff at the Judiciary Professional Development Summit in November 2025. Saipan, CNMI – The NMI Superior Court honors the contributions of Clerk of the Superior Court Patrick V. Diaz as he resigns and moves into the next stage of his professional life.   Patrick V. Diaz (center, top) with Chief Justice Alexandro C. Castro (to his left) and Presiding Judge Roberto C. Naraja (to his right), along with Clerk of Superior Court staff in...

Lisa Phair (back row, 2nd from left) at the 2022 Judiciary Pre-Law graduation. Saipan, CNMI – Lisa Phair graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in August 2025 with a Juris Doctor through its ABA-approved JDinteractive program, which combines real-time, live online class sessions with self-paced instruction, short on-campus courses, and experiential learning opportunities.  During her time in the program, she participated in global learning opportunities in Washington, D.C., Rome,...

Saipan, CNMI – The Supreme Court issued its opinion in Shon v. Choo , reversing the Superior Court’s decision to bar a quiet title action on the basis of laches, a doctrine which prevents a plaintiff from bringing suit after too much time has passed. The case concerns a disputed transfer of leasehold property in As Matuis, Saipan, that occurred after forged documents conveyed the leasehold without the leaseholder’s knowledge.   The Superior Court found that although the transfers were forged...