Reflections from the Bench
Reflections from the Bench

judges work from home
judges work from home

Ahh, working from home. It seemed like I was always working from home after hours and on weekends anyway, so I think, why not? I collect my robe from chambers, look around, and wonder when I will be back. ...

Taking the bench . . . home

Ahh, working from home. It seemed like I was always working from home after hours and on weekends anyway, so I think, why not? I collect my robe from chambers, look around, and wonder when I will be back. ...

Lady Justice
Lady Justice

The following excerpts from You Are Not a Lawyer Anymore: A Primer for Those Who Want to Be a Good Judge (2018) appear here with the permission of the author. There are many definitions of the rule of law...

The rule of law is powerful and fragile; it’s your job to protect it

The following excerpts from You Are Not a Lawyer Anymore: A Primer for Those Who Want to Be a Good Judge (2018) appear here with the permission of the author. There are many definitions of the rule of law...

Don Ash Family
Don Ash Family

When I used the term “judicial family” during my career, I was always referring to the men and women in the Tennessee judiciary, present and past. It has been a blessing to share my work life with so man...

I asked my family what it was like having a judge for a husband and father. This is what they said

When I used the term “judicial family” during my career, I was always referring to the men and women in the Tennessee judiciary, present and past. It has been a blessing to share my work life with so man...

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