From the Bench to the Bandstand: How Music and the Law Keep Me Grounded
Finding Rhythm in an Unlikely Place The courtroom and the concert hall couldn’t seem more different. One is full of formality, rules, and pressure. The other pulses with energy, rhythm, and release. But for me, as someone who’s spent years as an attorney, public defender, and judge, I’ve found that the space between the two […]
The Local Impact of Judicial Integrity: Why Small-Town Judges Matter More Than You Think
When most people think about the justice system, they imagine big-city courthouses, high-profile cases, and rows of suited attorneys battling over complex legal matters. What they don’t always picture is the smaller county courtroom—the one with creaky benches, a staff that knows everyone by name, and a judge who might also coach Little League or […]